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The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Pretty Books - Painted Editions): A Collection of Holmes Adventures

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Pretty Books - Painted Editions): A Collection of Holmes Adventures
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Arthur Conan Doyle
SeriesHarper Muse Classics: Painted Editions
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 239,Width 160
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
Crime and mystery
Classic crime
ISBN/Barcode 9781401603977
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Focus
Imprint Harper Muse
Publication Date 26 May 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

Thirteen stories involving Sherlock Holmes, one of literature's most beloved characters, are now available in an exclusive collector's edition. Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and decorative interior pages, this giftable book is ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Beloved by fans across the globe, this collection features thirteen riveting adventures, including an explanation of Holmes's supposed murder at the hands of his nemesis Dr. Moriarty in Doyle's 1893 short story "The Final Problem". This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges Part of a 4-volume collection including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Frankenstein, and The Great Gatsby Literature's beloved private detective returns from the grave in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and his ever-loyal physician and devoted best friend Dr. John Watson is there to welcome him back and assist him in cracking thirteen absorbing and adventurous mysteries. First published in 1905, this volume includes the stories "The Adventure of the Empty House," "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez," "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist," and ten more absorbing cases to baffle and challenge the crime-solving duo. This unique collector's edition presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating mysteries in a giftable new way.

Author Biography

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish born author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.