The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Fully Edited With Endnotes)

Whether they are chasing after a scandalous photograph that can destroy a "Bohemian" king, or attempting to recover precious jewels for an important client, the thrills keep coming in these twelve classic adventures, which first appeared in The Strand in 1891. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is at once a rare literary accomplishment and a true page-turner.

In these twelve thrilling stories, the famous London-based detective uses his astute logical reasoning to solve the most complex mysteries brought to mind. A master of disguise, Holmes occasionally takes on varied personas in order to delve deeper into difficult cases, and his love of forensics science is readily on display here. Ever at his side, the loyal Dr. Watson lends a hand, offering up brilliant deductions whenever possible, and his trusty pistol if need be.

Whether they are chasing after a scandalous photograph that can destroy a "Bohemian" king, or attempting to recover precious jewels for an important client, the thrills keep coming in these twelve classic adventures, which first appeared in The Strand in 1891. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is at once a rare literary accomplishment and a true page-turner.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was both a doctor and a believer in spirits, which may partly explain why his Sherlock Holmes is one of literature's most beloved detectives: Holmes always approaches his cases with the gentility and logic of a scientist, but the stories are suffused with an aura of the supernatural. Narrated by devoted assistant Dr. John H. Watson, Holmes's adventures were so addictive that fans protested the master deducer's "death" in 1893 and Doyle had to resurrect him.