canon of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes : Special Collectors Edition: with an Introduction by The Basil Rathbone Society
The hound of the Baskervilles
Bok av Arthur Conan Doyle
In this first collection of Holmes stories, the beloved detective uses his uncanny skills to rescue a king from blackmail, to capture an ingenious bank robber, and to save an innocent son accused of patricide.
This special collector's edition contains Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first twelve stories and includes such famous cases as "The Red-headed League," in which Holmes uncovers a well-concealed, devilishly clever criminal plot; "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," in which Holmes must trap a jewel thief--with astonishing results; "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," in which Holmes and Watson find themselves dealing with treachery, violence, and deadly snakes; and nine more equally thrilling and puzzling mysteries.
This Special Collector's Edition of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes features the complete text of the original collection of Doyle's short stories and is an ideal introduction to the fascinating world of this mesmerizing detective. It also includes an Introduction by the Basil Rathbone Society describing the genesis of the film character immortalized by Basil Rathbone.
CONTENTS
I. A Scandal in Bohemia
II. The Red-Headed League
III. A Case of Identity
IV. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
V. The Five Orange Pips
VI. The Man with the Twisted Lip
VII. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
VIII. The Adventure of the Speckled Band
IX. The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
X. The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
XI. The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
XII. The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
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REVIEWS:
"This is the definitive volume which celebrates the timeless and lovable character of the world's most beloved detective and his curious sidekick Watson." - Library Journal
"A must for any serious collection of literature" - Newsweek
"A collection that has stood firm against the attacks of time and still shines with brilliance, humor and
wit." - Chicago-Sun-Times
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Ett öde område med ett fåtal hus med rika människor terroriseras av en spökhund. Sherlock Holmes skickar dit doktor Watson för att kolla upp problemet. Ensam gör han undersökningen och boken innehåller många överraskningar och är den bästa mest spännande boken av Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
En bok som har stått i min bokhylla i många år och som jag ofta återkommer till. En av mina favoritböcker helt enkelt. Jag älskar hur miljöerna skildras, hur delikata mysterierna är, hur snillrikt Sherlock Holmes finner lösningen på dessa mysterier och underligheter och även om man vet hur historierna slutar så är det inte för själva lösningarna som man läser om boken för utan för att förföras av tidsandan och hur det skrivna ordet förvandlas till en film som man ständigt vill se om och om igen.