| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_Sherlock_Holmes
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| Contents |
The adventure of the empty house -- The adventure of the Norwood builder -- The adventure of the dancing men -- The adventure of the solitary cyclist -- The adventure of the priory school -- The adventure of Black Peter -- The adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton -- The adventure of the six Napoleons -- The adventure of the three students -- The adventure of the golden pince-nez -- The adventure of the missing three-quarter -- The adventure of the Abbey Grange -- The adventure of the second stain.
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| Credits |
An Anonymous Volunteer
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| Summary |
"The Return of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson as they embark on new mysteries and adventures, beginning with a thrilling case that brings Holmes back into the public eye after his presumed death. At the start of the collection, an intriguing case unfolds involving the murder of Ronald Adair under strange circumstances. Watson narrates the events leading up to the case while grappling with the unexpected return of Sherlock Holmes, who reveals he has actually survived their last encounter with Professor Moriarty. The details of Adair's murder are recounted, describing the victim's background and the perplexing evidence surrounding his death. As tension mounts, the story sets the stage for Holmes's interplay with criminals and the complex web of London’s criminal underworld, showcasing his brilliant deductive reasoning and captivating personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
108 |
| Release Date |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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