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A collection of short narratives follows an astute investigator and his friend and chronicler as they solve a series of puzzling cases. Each tale presents a self-contained mystery—ranging from peculiar appointments and deceptive schemes to threats concealed within domestic settings—that is unraveled through close observation, logical deduction, and disguise. Narration emphasizes methodical detection and the contrast between official procedures and the investigator’s unconventional techniques, while recurring motifs include identity, reputation, and the limits of appearances. The stories vary in tone from whimsical to ominous, and frequently conclude by revealing overlooked clues and the investigator’s demonstration of reasoning.

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Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Release date: March 1, 1999 [eBook #1661]
Most recently updated: October 10, 2023

Language: English

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle


Contents

I. A Scandal in Bohemia
II. The Red-Headed League
III. A Case of Identity
IV. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
V. The Five Orange Pips
VI. The Man with the Twisted Lip
VII. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
VIII. The Adventure of the Speckled Band
IX. The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb
X. The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
XI. The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
XII. The Adventure of the Copper Beeches