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Father and son team John and Ezra Girdlestone are facing the financial ruin of their family business. In order to save the firm and the family name, the duo come up with a series of devious plans in order to cheat and trick their way into a fortune. Will the cunning pair succeed? This is a gripping story full of fascinating and villainous characters from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
Published in 1914, ‘The German War’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of his essays on the subject of Germany and the growing threat he believed it posed. Written in the years just before the outbreak of WWI, many of his essays appear oddly prophetic today. A fascinating glimpse into the time-period, and a valuable insight into the mood and worries of the nation at the time.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
First published in 1921, ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ is a personal account of spiritualism by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had publicly professed his belief in spiritualism some years earlier and was a keen proponent of the movement despite much public opposition and ridicule. ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ recounts the spiritualist lecture tour of New Zealand and Australia which Doyle undertook in the early 1920s. In it, he describes in detail the places he visited and the people he met and intersperses his travel accounts with his thoughts and beliefs on spiritualism. A fascinating insight into the mind of the world-famous author in the latter stages of his life.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
‘The Green Flag’ is a collection of short stories from the much-loved ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First published in 1895, stories in the collection include archaeology thriller ‘The New Catacomb’, pirate tale ‘Captain Sharkey’ and the suspenseful ‘The Lord of Chateau Noir’. An enjoyable collection from the prolific author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
Originally published in 1892, ‘The Great Shadow’ is a story set during the Napoleonic war by world-famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator Jack Colder reflects back on his life – from his rural, coastal upbringing on the Scottish-English border, through his boarding school years and ultimately to his participation in the Battle of Waterloo, one of the most infamous conflicts of all time. Full of suspense and danger, there is also time for romance in this gripping historical novel by the popular Sherlock Holmes author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
‘Round the Fire Stories’ is a collection of seventeen short stories by the renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Tales in the collection include ‘The Man with the Watches’, ‘The Beetle Hunter’ and ‘The Sealed Room’. Many of the stories have a hint of Sherlock Holmes to them, and there are also enough ghost stories, devious crimes, and sudden disappearances in this gripping collection to please all Conan Doyle fans.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
First published in 1896 ‘Rodney Stone’ is the coming-of-age story of two young friends by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sailor’s son Rodney Stone is keen to follow in his absent father’s footsteps and embark on a life at sea, while his friend Boy Jim, the son of a blacksmith, wants nothing more than to become a successful bare-knuckle boxer. Ostensibly a story about growing up, in true Conan Doyle style there is also plenty of intriguing drama and mystery along the way. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
Keen to participate in the Boer War, famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle initially volunteered to be a soldier but was rejected. Determined to play some part, Doyle went on to become a medic with the British army in 1900. ‘The Great Boer War’ is his account of the conflict. He draws on the eye-witness accounts of patients he treated, as well as his own first-hand experiences to present a fascinating overview of the war. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
‘The Great Keinplatz Experiment’ is a collection of short stories by the prolific ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Due to Doyle’s fascination with the supernatural, several of the stories have a supernatural element. Stories in the collection include Egyptian archaeology thriller ‘Lot No. 249’ and the dark, atmospheric séance story in ‘Playing with Fire’. Full of humour as well as mystery, this is a fascinating collection of stories from Doyle.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
‘Beyond the City’ is a short story by Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. Set in the changing world of London during the latter stages of the 19th century, the story is a departure from Conan Doyle’s usual literary themes of mystery and adventure, and instead is a story of four families and their intertwining lives. Romance, wealth, women’s suffrage, and family all feature in this delightful short story from the popular author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
‘The Vital Message’ is an essay on spiritualism by famous ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had publicly professed his belief in spiritualism many years earlier and was a keen proponent of the movement despite much public opposition and ridicule. In this essay, Doyle lays out his thoughts on religion and Christianity. He details his absolute belief in spiritualism through case studies and his own personal experiences. A fascinating insight into the world-renowned author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.
Der blaue Karfunkel – ein berühmter Diamant von unschätzbarem Wert – findet sich seltsamer Weise im Kropf einer Weihnachtsgans wieder. Doch wie kam der wertvolle Stein aus der Schmuckschatulle der reichen Gräfin Morcar dorthin? Wenn es eine einfache Erklärung gäbe, wäre es keine Aufgabe für den berühmtesten Detektiv aller Zeiten. Aber natürlich ist der Weg des Edelsteins in den Hals des Federviehs nicht so ohne weiteres zu rekonstruieren. Die Spur führt immer wieder in Sackgassen oder zu Personen, die sich aus den verschiedensten Gründen als nicht besonders auskunftsfreudig erweisen. Trotzdem, (k)ein Problem für Sherlock Holmes.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) war von Beruf Arzt, begann jedoch zu schreiben und schuf mit Sherlock Holmes die wohl populärste Detektivgestalt überhaupt.
Um grupo de amigos acolhe hesitantemente um novo participante para a sessão espírita: o francês Paul Le Duc. Ele é um estudante de ocultismo bastante conhecido, um médium, um visionário, um místico... Os amigos acabam por aceitar o visitante, mas a sessão tornou-se cada vez mais assustadora e perigosa...Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Durante a Rebelião dos Boxers na China, um grupo de pessoas está esperando por sua libertação numa cidade sitiada há quatro dias. As provisões estavam chegando ao fim e o sentimento de desespero crescia... Então, eles lembram que ainda havia um pote de caviar que haviam conservado para celebrar a sonhada libertação. Mas... E se as tropas de resgate não chegarem a tempo? Será que deveriam aproveitar o caviar agora enquanto ainda estão vivos? Ou seria melhor guardar para quando estivessem em liberdade?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Desesperado por dinheiro, o jovem Marshall visita seu primo Everard, que voltou recentemente do Brasil para a Inglaterra. Para a surpresa de Marshall, Everard trouxe com ele animais e pássaros bastante diferentes, sendo o gato brasileiro o mais intrigante deles... Mas logo Marshall descobrirá os horrores que lhe reserva a famosa criatura!Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Sir Dominick Holden decidiu se mudar para uma bela propriedade e aproveitar sua tão merecida aposentadoria. Mas ele está longe de encontrar descanso e paz em seu novo lar: a mansão é assombrada pela aparição de um homem sinistro... O que ele quer? Aterrorizados, eles percebem que o fantasma não tem uma das mãos! Será essa a chave o mistério?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Na calada da noite, a criada Martha Woods ouve um grito estridente... Será que algo aconteceu com o doutor Lana? Apesar da luz de sua sala da sua sala de estudos continuar acesa a noite inteira, o doutor não responde... Quando percebem que a luva caída no chão é na verdade a mão de um homem morto, surge um grande mistério: quem matou o Doutor Negro?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Uma antiga preciosidade judaica de imenso valor foi roubada do museu! Antes do roubo ocorrer, o curador recebeu uma carta anônima alertando-o sobre as falhas de segurança do museu... O remetente seria o ladrão? Com a ajuda de um grande amigo, o curador tenta encontrar o culpado entre seus funcionários.Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Quando o trem para, faltam três passageiros e um jovem é encontrado morto numa carruagem vazia... Não há nenhuma maneira de identificar o defunto e ninguém se lembrava de tê-lo visto antes. Além disso, um mistério pairava no ar: o jovem carregava seis relógios valiosos de fabricação americana. Por que tinha tantos relógios consigo? Como poderia ser ele um ladrão se estava tão elegantemente vestido?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Um sombrio homem de negócios freta um trem especial para chegar o mais rápido possível a Paris. Ele carrega com ele material incriminatório de muitos políticos de alto e baixo nível... Mas o trem especial e seus passageiros desaparecem de repente sem deixar rastros! Quem estaria por trás dessa façanha nunca vista antes?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
Após meses procurando trabalho, Harold Weld finalmente encontra um cargo na Lea House Academy. Mas há uma estranha exigência: o professor que aceitar o cargo deve ter um bom temperamento imperturbável. Harold aceita prontamente, mas fica bastante curioso quando descobre que os professores anteriores fugiram da escola tão rapidamente que nem sequer voltaram para buscar seus salários... Quais mistérios se escondem entre os muros dessa escola?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
O capitão de um navio visita uma ilha remota e misteriosa. As pessoas da região se assustam com um demônio perigoso que leva humanos... O que está por trás desta crença inquietante? Infelizmente, é isso que vai descobrir o capitão que fica preso na tanoaria sem saber que o verdadeiro horror surgirá ao amanhecer...Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) foi um escritor e médico britânico de origem escocesa. Apesar de ser um escritor prolífico de obras de não ficção, principalmente na área do espiritismo e dos conflitos armados, ele é reconhecido mundialmente pela genialidade e criatividade presentes nas inúmeras aventuras do detetive Sherlock Holmes. As histórias desse detetive revolucionaram a construção narrativa da literatura criminal e continuam a inspirar obras de ficção no mundo inteiro.A inteligência sublime de Sherlock Holmes e o companheirismo do doutor Watson foram fonte de inspiração para o filme clássico "Os Cães de Baskervilles" (1959), o filme "Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras" (2011) estrelando Robert Downey Jr. e Jude Law, bem como a série de televisão "Sherlock" (2010) da BBC, estrelando Benedict Cumberbatch e Martin Freeman.
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