Description
By (author) Conan Doyle, Arthur
A woman receives two severed ears in a cardboard box, a government-worker is found dead on the London Underground, and two men go insane in a Cornish cottage.
In His Last Bow, the world”s favourite eccentric sleuth investigates a series of compelling mysteries. Taking on dastardly villains in thrilling adventures, Sherlock Holmes and his partner John Watson leave no stone unturned as they seek to unravel their opponents” despicable plots.
The concluding story in this collection presents the iconic detective”s final adventure. Set during World War I, Holmes” cosy retirement is interrupted by a call to investigate a potential German spy. It also includes a fantastic epilogue on his life that brings closure to one of literature”s most brilliant characters.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Essential Sherlock Holmes presents Arthur Conan Doyle”s best-loved Holmes stories with striking contemporary cover-designs. These unique paperback editions are wonderful collectibles which celebrate literature”s most iconic detective.
Table of contents
Introduction
Preface
The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
The Adventure of the Red Circle
The Adventure of Bruce-Partington Plans
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
The Adventure of the Devil”s Foot
His Last Bow – The War Service of Sherlock Holmes
Biographical note
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a writer and physician. Born in Edinburgh in Scotland, he began writing short stories while studying medicine. His first work featuring Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1886. Relentlessly curious about a vast range of subjects, his interests were reflected in the vast array of knowledge that Sherlock Holmes exhibited in his stories. Conan Doyle died at the age of 71 and is buried in Hampshire.
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In His Last Bow, the enigmatic detective Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of compelling mysteries. Concluding with Holmes” final adventure, this collection brings closure to one of literature”s most loved characters.
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