The Return of Sherlock Holmes

by Doyle, Arthur Conan

Collection

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg Release

Project Gutenberg ID

108

Reading Ease

Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

Summary

"The Return of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson as they embark on new mysteries and adventures, beginning with a thrilling case that brings Holmes back into the public eye after his presumed death. At the start of the collection, an intriguing case unfolds involving the murder of Ronald Adair under strange circumstances. Watson narrates the events leading up to the case while grappling with the unexpected return of Sherlock Holmes, who reveals he has actually survived their last encounter with Professor Moriarty. The details of Adair's murder are recounted, describing the victim's background and the perplexing evidence surrounding his death. As tension mounts, the story sets the stage for Holmes's interplay with criminals and the complex web of London’s criminal underworld, showcasing his brilliant deductive reasoning and captivating personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Metadata

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en

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PR

bookshelf

Category: British Literature
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Short Stories
Detective Fiction

subject

Detective and mystery stories, English
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction