The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes

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From the foggy street of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson embark on eight thrilling mysteries. In some of his best-known cases, including 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle', the world's most famous private detective uses his unique powers to unravel the most complex of crimes . . . Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction in eight thrilling investigations, including the mysteries of 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle'. With a captivating introduction by award-winning Jonathan Stroud.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.