A tale of spies and espionage rather than mystery, His Last Bow draws Sherlock Holmes out of retirement to take up his patriotic duty at the brink of World War I. This collection features seven additional short stories, originally published from 1908 through 1913, recounting the master detective's continuing adventures.
Author Biography
Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific writer born in Scotland who started out as a medical doctor. While at the University of Edinburgh, he augmented his income by writing stories. His first Sherlock Holmes tale was published in 1887, introducing one of literature's best-loved detectives. Doyle has also written many works of history and science fiction, plus plays and poetry.
