Sherlock Holmes and the Crime of Theft;A Collection of Short Mystery Stories - With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sidney Paget (Illustrator)

Overview

Showcasing the legendary detective's investigations into cases of theft and robbery, this comprehensive collection features six classic Sherlock Holmes stories.

Join Sherlock Holmes as he investigates six complex plots of high-stakes robbery and attempts to bring the thieves to justice. From valuable jewels and large sums of money to vital government documents, the remarkable detective uses his sharp mind and keen eye for detail to unravel these cases and reveal the truth behind the crimes.

The stories featured in this collection are:

- The Red-Headed League (1891)

- The Blue Carbuncle (1892)

- The Beryl Coronet (1892)

- The Stockbroker's Clerk (1893)

- The Naval Treaty (1893)

- The Three Gables (1926)

Each of these stories highlights the exceptional abilities of Sherlock Holmes and the brilliant writing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447468868
Publisher:	Detective Fiction Classics
Publication date:	12/03/2012
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

A prolific author of books, short stories, poetry, and more, the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for the creation of one of literature’s most vivid and enduring characters: Sherlock Holmes. Through detailed observation, vast knowledge, and brilliant deduction, Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, step into the swirling fog of Victorian London to rescue the innocent, confound the guilty, and solve the most perplexing puzzles known to literature.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885