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Hall Pycroft is a simple man, looking for a simple job. But working for the Pinner brothers is certainly not simple. When Pycroft finds himself caught in the middle of a troubling mystery, he turns to the only man he knows can solve it: Sherlock Holmes.

After a frightened Violet Hunter turns to Holmes and Watson for advice, the crime-fighting duo find themselves pulled into a dangerous mystery. For there's far more than secrets hiding in the halls of The Copper Beeches.

The secret plans for a submarine super-weapon have been stolen and it's up to Sherlock Holmes to find them. But with the government, the military and even his own brother turning up the pressure, can Sherlock unravel the web of secrets, spies and cunning crimes before it's too late?

When Watson's latest patient confronts him with a missing thumb and a horrifying story, he knows just where to turn. This is a case for Sherlock Holmes. But can Holmes and Watson unravel this deadly mystery in time to catch the criminals? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

A leisurely research trip turns into a race against time when Professor Soames comes to Holmes and Watson with a bizarre mystery. Three students are suspected of cheating - can Holmes solve the case in time for the examination to go ahead? An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!

When asked by his old school friend to help track down a missing maid, the genius detective finds himself unravelling a centuries-old mystery, and discovering much more than he expected. It's time for Holmes to rewrite history.

After Jabez Wilson's well-paid position with the Red-Headed League ends with no warning, he asks Holmes to find out why. What starts out as a straightforward investigation turns into a midnight stake-out as Holmes attempts to prevent a shocking crime.

When Holmes is asked to look into a cryptic message received by Mary Morstan, neither he nor Watson expect to be drawn into a decades-old web of betrayal. Soon they're conducting dangerous moonlit expeditions to uncover the meaning of the sign of the four, and resolve a long-buried crime.

The police are no closer to solving the murder of horse trainer, John Straker. The country's most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared. All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the murderer and return Silver Blaze to safety - all before the Wessex Cup race. He was killed on Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse, Silver Blaze, has been missing since the night of the attack.

William Kirwan, coachman for the Cunningham family, was killed last night defending his master's property. After a robbery baffles the local police, Holmes is drawn into a web of lies, blackmail and murder. It's up to him to identify the villains - if he survives the case, that is...

The mysterious noises last heard around the time of Julia Stoner's death are back. Her sister Helen knows it is simply a matter of time before she suffers the same fate. There is a dark plot afoot, and the only way to catch the culprit is to walk into a deadly trap...

Dive into the gripping tale of the decline of one of Londons most prominent African trading firms. Follow the desperate efforts of a father and son as they navigate the treacherous waters of business turmoil, ultimately facing ruin and tragedy. (Summary by Ashton Hoffman)

With a deadly phantom hound on the loose and a mysterious man living on the moor, Devon is a dangerous place to be. But Holmes and Watson must put their fears aside. The country's favourite crime-fighting duo need to unravel the strange case of Sir Charles Baskerville's murder before his nephew meets the same fate.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is Arthur Conan Doyle's third Sherlock Holmes novel, first published in 1901–1902. Set in Dartmoor, it follows Holmes and Watson investigating a legendary supernatural hound said to haunt the Baskerville family. The novel marked Holmes's return after his presumed death. The story begins in 1889 when Dr. James Mortimer asks Holmes to look into the Baskerville family curse. The legend tells of Sir Hugo Baskerville, who was killed by a monstrous hound after kidnapping a farmer's daughter. Since then, the hound is believed to haunt the family, causing mysterious deaths.

All Watson wants is a nice quiet holiday with Holmes, but that's not what he's getting. When Brenda Tregennis is found dead at her dinner table, with no clues as to how or why, all eyes turn to the detective duo to solve the mystery. With deadly experiments, lethal poisons and a suspicious explorer to deal with, there's no time for relaxation!

This captivating 1926 collection features sixteen thought-provoking essays on religion by prominent figures of the early 20th century, primarily authors. Originally published in The London Daily Express, the anthology includes the insights of notable writers such as Arnold Bennett, Hugh Walpole, and Rebecca West, alongside esteemed personalities like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Israel Zangwill. Join us on a reflective journey through their diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality, as compiled by David Wales.

"Im Jahr 1878 hatte ich meinen Doktor an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität London gemacht und im Royal Victoria Military Hospital Netley die für Militärärzte vorgeschriebene medizinische Spezialausbildung absolviert." So beginnt ein Mythos. Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Detektivgeschichten wurden oft kopiert, vielfach verfilmt und mehr als einmal fürs Fernsehen adaptiert. Aber woher rührt eigentlich die Faszination für den kühlen Logiker Holmes? Der erste Roman wurde 1887 in Beeton's Christmas Annual veröffentlicht, Doyle trat für läppische 25 Pfund die Rechte ab.

The Ring of Thoth is a tale of fantasy, mystery, the supernatural and horror by the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

Step into the gritty world of late 19th-century Yorkshire and meet Robert Montgomery, a young doctor's assistant and medical student. Montgomery needs £60 to complete his medical degree and fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. But he has no way of raising the funds with his scanty wage. Fate takes a surprising turn when a violent encounter with a part-time boxer offers a glimmer of hope—the opportunity to enter a boxing match with a tantalizing £100 prize.

The address of 221-B Baker Street in London became almost as well known as the mental marvel who lived there. That, of course, was the remarkable genius Sherlock Holmes. This is the final collection of a half dozen adventures by the intrepid detective and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, as they examine and solve six cases that puzzle clients, baffle the police, and provide listeners with the thrill of the chase.