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Part of the elegant Chartwell Classics series, The Complete Sherlock Holmes comprises 4 full-length novels and 56 short stories featuring the world's most famous pipe-smoking detective. Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle between the years 1867 and 1927, the legendary Sherlock Holmes employed his mastery of deductive reasoning and expert sleuthing to solve an array of complex and harrowing cases. From his home--221B Baker Street in London--
the legendary Sherlock Holmes (accompanied by his loyal companion and chronicler, Dr. Watson) baffled policemen and became
famous worldwide for his remarkable observations and even more eccentric habits.
Containing
every known Sherlock Holmes tale ever written and featuring a comprehensive
introduction by renowned Holmes scholar Daniel Stashower (author of
A Teller of Tales: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle and
Sherlock Holmes in America) with enlightening information on the author's life and works, this elegantly designed edition brings the world's greatest detective to life. From Holmes' first appearance in "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) and
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901-1902), through the collection of stories in the
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, this deluxe edition boasts the entire Holmes catalog.
For Sherlock Holmes fans worldwide, this
stunning hardcover edition is the perfect gift.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the
Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Offering the most complete compilation of each set of works, Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.
Other titles in the
Chartwell Classics Series include:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland And Other Tales, Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales, Complete Novels of Jane Austen, Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe, Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Divine Comedy