The Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Though not the first fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes is arguably the best known. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 18. Referring to himself as a ' consulting detective' in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.įirst appearing in print in 1887's A Study in Scarlet, the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with ' A Scandal in Bohemia' in 1891 additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. Sherlock Holmes ( / ˈ ʃ ɜːr l ɒ k ˈ h oʊ m z/) is a fictional detective created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. ' The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place' (1927, canon) Whether as a stand-alone volume or as a companion to the short stories, this classic work illuminates the timeless genius of Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation.Sherlock Holmes in a 1904 illustration by Sidney Paget The Valley of Fear (1914)-a fresh murder scene that leads Holmes to solve a long-forgotten mystery.The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901)-hailed as the greatest mystery novel of all time and.The Sign of Four (1889)-a chilling tale of lost treasure.and of how Watson met his wife.A Study in Scarlet (1887)-a tale of murder and revenge that tells of Holmes and Dr.Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 notes, 350 illustrations and period photographs, and tantalizing new Sherlockian theories. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's four classic Holmes novels in 2005 created a Holmes sensation. The four classic novels of Sherlock Holmes, heavily illustrated and annotated with extensive scholarly commentary.

The Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle