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Devido ao seu grande interesse pelo ocultismo, o jovem Lionel Dacre reuniu uma enorme biblioteca de literatura ocultista e muitos itens misteriosos. Um desses itens é um funil de couro ao lado do qual o jovem dorme. O estranho é que em seus sonhos, Lionel pode ver exatamente como o funil foi usado... Ele estaria ficando louco? O jovem decide testar sua teoria com um amigo. Será que seu amigo será capaz de ter os mesmos sonhos?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 jovem John é convidado a ajudar um tio que nunca conheceu. Ele hesita pois seu tio tem uma terrível reputação e não manteve contato com sua família há muitos anos. Apesar disso, John aceita o pedido incomum e inicia sua viagem, mas começa a ficar preocupado quando percebe que está sendo perseguido por marinheiros misteriosos...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.
Dr. Hamilton vê o anúncio de um estranho trabalho no jornal. Três condições são necessárias para trabalhar: uma formação médica, um físico forte e um vasto conhecimento em besouros... Apesar dessas estranhas exigências, Hamilton postula. A missão é acompanhar Lord Linchmere durante uma noite na casa de Sir Thomas Rossiter, um entomologista bastante conhecido...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.
"The Captain of the Pole Star & Other Tales" is a collection of ten short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, comprising various themes and topics. From the melodramatic "John Huxford’s Hiatus" and the openly humorous "The Great Keinplatz Experiment", to the frozen and chilling journal entries of "The Captain of the Pole Star" and the gothic "The Man from Archangel". Conan Doyle’s tales present people thrust in to the strange and supernatural, as well as offering a richly descriptive psychological insight in to his characters . No Sherlock Holmes this time, as the protagonists are left to solve the puzzles in front of them, on their own. For fans of the mysterious, the inexplicable and the bizarre this collection of short stories from one of the greatest literary minds, is a must read.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) a literary titan known the world over for his ingenious and intricate literary creations. Born in Scotland he would go on to become a trained physician and serve with the army in the bloody Second Boer war. Drawing on his depth of personal experience and the intriguing characters in his life, Conan Doyle would create one of the most iconic duos in literary and pop-culture history in Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. He would write over fifty short stories and four novels starring the duo that continue to captivate and inspire to this day. Apart from his iconic duo, Conan Doyle wrote thirty novels on science fiction, fantasy, historical novels, poetry and plays. You owe it to yourself to experience the foundation of many of the genres you hold dear today, by delving in to the veritable treasure trove of Conan Doyle’s creations.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a collection of thirteen stories involving one of literature's most beloved characters and an integral volume in the canon, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition. Featuring beautiful cover and interior treatments, it is ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.
Captain Peter Carey, called Black Peter because of his coarseness and his looks, is found with a harpoon spear through his body. Sherlock Holmes finds the murderer. A red-haired man comes to visit Sherlock Holmes. This man tells a strange story which enables the famous detective to prevent a bank coup.
Sherlock Holmes is in action in this story about two young girls who live with their stepfather in an old house in Surrey. One of the girls dies suddenly, shouting: "The Speckled Band!"Easy Readers are adapted and abridged versions of novels and short stories. They are divided into level A, B, C, and D, A being the easiest. The levels match the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (level A2 to B2).
The story takes place in and around secret Sicilian society and its criminal methods. Who is Mrs. Warrens mysterious lodger? Why must nobody know? On a dark London winter evening Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are waiting to solve the mystery that Holmes has realized is a matter of life or death.
11 spannende Fälle des weltberühmten Detektivs Sherlock Holmes, die es zu lösen gilt: Sherlock Holmes erzählt seinem Gefährten Dr. Watson unter anderem von einem seiner ersten Fälle rund um ein mysteriöses Ritual auf dem Familiensitz der Musgraves. Außerdem bittet Hopfenhändler Grant Munro um Hilfe: Im Fenster eines leerstehenden Hauses erblickt er ein schreckenerregendes Gesicht...Zu guter Letzt müssen sich Holmes und Watson einem besonders gefährlichen Gegner stellen. An den berühmten Reichenbachfällen in der Schweiz kommt es zur finalen Begegnung mit dem gefährlichsten Verbrecher Europas.Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) gilt als einer der bekanntesten britischen Schriftsteller. Seine Erzählungen um den Detektiv Sherlock Holmes und seinen Freund Dr. John Watson machten ihn weltberühmt und erfreuen sich bis heute großer Beliebtheit. 1859 in Edinburgh geboren, studierte er Medizin und reiste als Schiffsarzt in die Arktis und nach Afrika. Er führte eine Arztpraxis in Portsmouth und begann nebenbei mit dem Schreiben von ersten Erzählungen, bevor er 1886 mit seinem ersten Sherlock-Holmes-Roman, „Eine Studie in Scharlachrot" begann und damit den Grundstein für seine literarische Karriere legte.
Sherlock Holmes-serien foregår i 1800-tallet og består af den berømte fiktive detektiv Sherlock Holmes og hans ven Doktor Watson, der opklarer mystiske sager om mord og bedrag!Historierne er forkortede versioner i et forenklet sprog.Disse udgaver til børn adskiller sig fra øvrige ved at læne sig tæt op af de originale udgaver samt indeholder små fakta-bokse, der forklarer ord, som børn måske ikke kender. Bøgerne er flot illustreret i moderne stil.En fin måde at præsentere en ny generation for de spændende, tidløse klassikere fra Victoriatidens England.
¿Doyle¿s modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity¿-John Le Carré ¿Every writer owes something to Holmes.¿ -T.S. Eliot With its blend of gothic and detective genres, The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902), sets forth the mysterious investigation taken on by Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson in the disquieting moors of Dartmoor. On the grounds of an English country manor, Baskerville Hall, a prominent baronet¿s death is feared more than an alleged heart attack; huge footprints near the body allude that the family curse of a monstrous hound could be the culprit. When a country physician, Dr. Mortimer, visits Detective Holmes and Watson in London he reveals that the heir of the Baskerville lineage, Sir Henry Baskerville, is at mortal risk amid a mysterious and possibly supernatural danger. Mortimer¿s friend Sir Charles Baskerville, the elder brother of Henry, had recently died on the grounds of the manor. The discovery of the huge footprints of a large creature near the body raised the question whether he was slain by a phantom beast that stalked the moors surrounding Baskerville Hall. The Baskerville clan had been haunted by a terrifying ghostly hound for generations, and Charles had become fearsome of the legendary curse. As Henry had received a letter urging him to stay away from the manor, Holmes is skeptical of the theory of the abomination and is unflinching in uncovering the truth. The Hound of the Baskervilles was the first novel to feature Sherlock Holmes since his alleged death in the short story ¿the final problem¿, published in The Strand Magazine in 1893. Sherlock Holmes fans were ecstatic at his ¿resurrection¿ with this novel, which continues to captive readers to this day. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Hound of the Baskervilles is both modern and readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carr "Every Writer owes something to Holmes." -T.S. EliotWhile the controversy of Psychic Photography was gripping the early 20th Century United Kingdom, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle set out to investigate the most notable cases. In The Case for Spirit Photography, he aimed to defend the validity of capturing images of spirits with a camera. The spectacle of spirit photography had become popular in the late 19th Century, but by the 1920's The Crewe Circle, an infamous English spiritualist group had become the center of a national controversy attacking spirit photography as a hoax.Doyle, a leader of the Spiritualist movement, wrote this investigation in defense of the group, and conjointly looks at other cases of supernatural incidences. As we face current public figures dismissive of empirical scientific evidence, this is a fascinating look at the intrigue of conviction. As the writer of one of fictions most colorful and abiding detectives, Doyle's deductions in The Case for Spirit Photography are enthralling. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Case is both modern and readable.
A Sign of the Four(1890) is the second of the Sherlock Holmes novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. The maze-like story revolves around the disappearance of Captain Morstan, the father of Dr. Watson¿s future wife. A stolen treasure, a secret pact, and dizzying clues present Holmes and Watson with one of their most intriguing cases.
Now, as in this lifetime, cab drivers, statesmen, academics, and raggedy-assed children sit spellbound at his feet. No wonder, then, if the pairing of Holmes and Watson has triggered more imitators than any other duo in literature."-John Le Carr "The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet (1888) is the first of four of the original Sherlock Holmes novels and introduced the world to the most famous detective duo in literature. From the initial discovery of a corpse in a deserted house in London, to the wild west of the pioneer days of Utah, this is transatlantic crime adventure steeped in mystery, romance and delectable revenge. A Study in Scarlet was initially published in the magazine Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887 to little fanfare, yet was the foundation of the 56 stories, four novels, and the portrayal of the character of Sherlock Holmes in hundreds of literary, film, television and stage adaptations. In the first of the Sherlock Holmes novels, the reader is initially introduced to Dr. John Watson, who has returned to London after sustaining injuries in the Anglo-Afghan war. Looking for cheap lodging, he settles on sharing a flat at 221B Baker Street with a laid-back yet eccentric roommate named Sherlock Holmes. Watson is perplexed at the theories of deduction that his new acquaintance s developed, until his occupation of Consulting Detective is revealed. Subsequently, a telegram arrives from Scotland Yard requesting the aid of Holmes's talents in a mystifying murder case. In an empty house in Brixton, the body of Enoch Drebber has been found. When both Holmes and Watson arrive at the crime scene they find the body of the poisoned victim, with the word "Rache" written in blood on the wall. Through other clues, including a wedding ring found in the trousers of the victim, the context of the crime seems nearly impenetrable. When a second body is discovered, with the word "Rache" once again scrawled in blood. With his astounding skill, Holmes is able to lead the killer directly into his trap. Once the killer is revealed, it is his heartbreaking story, set in the lawless wilds of the pioneering days of the American West that is told. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Study in Scarlet is both modern and readable.
"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carré "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall Smith"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen FryArthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes(1917) is an outstanding collection of some of the later stories and most dramatic exploits of Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These stories were composed between 1908 and 1917, with the exception of the infamous tale "The Cardboard Box", which was written in 1893. Six of these adventures were initially published The Strand magazine, and the final titular story was published in 1917, in Collier's magazine. Set in the foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective yarns ever written.His Last Bow includes a short preface written Dr. Watson, then moves to other highlights including the espionage story "The Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans", featuring Sherlock Holmes's brother, Mycroft; "The Adventure of the Red Circle", the evocative case of a mysterious tenant and abduction that leads to an Italian criminal syndicate; and final story, "The Last Bow", a favorite among fans as it features Holmes coming out of his retirement as a detective to work as an undercover agent on the eve of the First World War. This classic of crime literature is a must-have collection for Sherlock Holmes fans.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and readable.
¿Doyle¿s modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity¿-John Le Carré ¿Every writer owes something to Holmes.¿ -T.S. EliotAlthough Sherlock Holmes is Arthur Conan Doyle¿s most popular character, the introduction of Professor Challenger in The Lost World offers readers one of popular fictions most offbeat characters ever penned; In this thrilling adventure story the eccentric and ornery paleontologist leads an expedition into the deep jungle of the Amazon basin in search of prehistoric creatures. in the process they are taken prisoner by a tribe of ape-men and are caught in the middle of a conflict between their captors and a local indigenous tribe.The Lost World is narrated by the unwavering young reporter Edward Malone, who yearns for a spectacular adventure in order to attract the affections of a love interest. When the journalistic opportunity arises to cover the story of the strange expedition of Professor Challenger, Malone accepts the dangerous assignment. The scientific and professional reputation of Professor Challenger had been compromised by his insistent theory that a long extinct species of prehistoric creatures was thriving deep in the Amazon. In the interest in reclaiming his credibility, Professor Challenger enlists four men, including Malone, to prove his theory.Once in the Amazon, the expedition is joined by a flank of native guides who lead the group through the dangers of the jungle and to the remote plateau, which is completely cut off from the surroundings. When the four British explorers cross on a precarious bridge, one of the local guides destroys the overpass in an act of betrayal, trapping the four men on the mysterious plateau. Professor Challenger, Malone, and the other two men set up a camp, and in very little time discover the existence of the great beasts. Gripped in the fear of the great danger of the creatures, their bad fortunes turn worse when everyone but Malone are taken as prisoners by a strange tribe of Ape-Men who also inhibit the plateau. Still in captivity, the men are caught during a violent conflict between the Ape-men and a rival faction of indigenous inhabitants, yet they also have the opportunity for escape. The Lost World is among Sir Conan Doyle¿s finest achievements, a thrilling science-fiction classic that continue to captivate readers.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lost World is both modern and readable.
"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carré "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives."- Alexander McCall SmithArthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is the quintessential collection of some of the most thrilling exploits of Detective Holmes and Dr. Watson. These eleven stories of literature's greatest and most popular detective demonstrate Sherlock Holmes's astounding power of deduction on full display. The stories in this treasured volume were initially published in serial form in The Strand magazine from December 1892 until December 1893, then in book form in late 1893. Set in the foggy moors of England and in the dark alleyways of Victorian London, this classic collection includes some of the best detective yarns ever written.Among the most popular tales within The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are "Silver Blaze", infamous for the "curious incident of the dog in the night-time", and it's setting in the late-Victorian sporting world; the controversial tale "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box", originally deemed too inappropriate for publication in the original edition. Of all of the stories in the collection "The Final Problem" is the most notorious; Doyle had made the decision to stop writing about the character of Sherlock Holmes and within this legendary short story, killed off the character of Sherlock Holmes. This resulting outcry of the public was unlike anything else in literary history. Other stories include; "The Adventure of the Yellow Face", "The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk", "The Adventure of the Gloria Scott", The Adventure of the Mugrave Ritual", "The Adventure of the Reigate Squire", "The Adventure of the Crooked Man", "The Adventure of the Resident Patient", "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter", and "The Adventure of the Navel Treaty".As this brilliant collection demonstrates, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most engaging literary companions any reader could hope for.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is both modern and readable.
¿The White Companyis a lively romance, and very good reading for boys and friends of old times and tall knights.¿ -Andrew Lang¿Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty.¿-Michael Dirda¿The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters.¿-Stephen FryArthur Conan Doyle¿s The White Company (1891) is a vivid and action-packed historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years¿ War in 14th century Western Europe. With Doyle¿s impeccable eye for historical accuracy, this chivalric tale of a motley gang of Saxon knights en route to battle in France is a breathtaking window into the medieval world.When Alleyne, a young Saxon noble-man who has been raised in a monastery comes of age, he is in accordance with his father¿s will, instructed to experience the outside world. As Alleyne travels through England he meets two men in search of adventure; Hordle John and Samkin Aylward. They convince the young lad to join them on their journey to the castle of the enigmatic knight Sir Nigel Loring. When they arrive they learn that Sir Nigel had been chosen to lead the White Company, the English stalwart archers, into battle against the French. Under the banner of Sir Nigel, our valiant heroes fall into increasingly thrilling adventures, including a swashbuckling episode with pirates on the high seas, chivalric battles, and epic feats as the White Company strive in their unswerving appetite for glory in battle. With The White Company readers of all ages will fall under the spell of one of the most thrilling and accurate historical adventures ever penned.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The White Company is both modern and readable.
The Crock of Gold (1912), one of three original novels by James Stephens, is a work only a master of fiction and folklore could imagine. Taking up the major philosophical and psychological concerns of the early-twentieth century-over a decade before works by T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf, among others, would cement literary Modernism's place in history-Stephens' novel is a groundbreaking and important work.The text centers on the Philosopher and his wife, the Thin Woman, who undergo a series of journeys and harrowing trials. Faced with danger both human and divine, the two characters are forced to weather the winds of change in order to change themselves. Divided into six books, The Crock of Gold-no doubt inspired by the Irish oral tradition of storytelling-follows the Philosopher's quest to save the most beautiful woman in the world; his encounter with the gods who have captured her; his return home and arrest for murder (he has been framed by leprechauns incensed at the loss of their crock of gold); and finally, the Thin Woman's quest to find the fabled Three Infinites.James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is perhaps unparalleled in its ability to weave together ancient narrative techniques, mythological sources, and such dominant themes of its day as gender equality and humanity's quest for self-understanding beyond the traditional boundaries of faith and religion. It is also a darkly comic novel, full of ironic political commentary and suspiciously human conversations situated within the animal world. Most popular of Stephens' works, The Crock of Gold conceals in its humorous, irreverent outlook a deeply serious, ultimately reverent love for the human soul-unsurprising for an author whose life was marked with difficulty from the very beginning.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of James Stephens' The Crock of Gold is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
Alexander Holder, socio principal de la asociación bancaria mas prestigiosas de todo Londres, acude a la oficina de Sherlock Holmes requiriendo su ayuda inmediata.Alexander ha sido victima de una estafa, un robo y una mentira. El corre el riesgo de perder su puesto ya que la diadema de berilos, una de las joyas mas reconocidas del imperio Ingles a desaparecido de su propio hogar. Su banco a realizado un gigantesco préstamo a un hombre misterioso, el cual entrego la diadema como comprobante de pago. Alexander Holder no la encuentra y antes de que esto salga a la luz publica, usará sus recursos para contratar a Holmes.Atrévete a escuchar como Sherlock Holmes y el Dr. Watson deducen con el tiempo en su contra este misterioso robo.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fue un famoso escritor y físico escocés nacido en 1859. Sus obras de crimen y ficción catapultaron su fama a nivel global, sus textos se encuentran traducidos en una inmensa variedad de idiomas y gracias a su trabajo, una variedad de películas y series han sido producidas al público.Entre sus mayores obras se encuentran la gran variedad de cuentos policiales sobre Sherlock Holmes y cuentos de ciencia ficción sobre el profesor Challenger.
The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.
The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.
The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.
It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn.'
The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.
'Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent'
This volume collects Doyle's most enduring strange stories - ranging from monster encounters and deadly hauntings to dark tales of mesmerism - and also includes a new introduction along with Doyle's never-before-reprinted essay on his own spiritual experiences, 'Stranger than Fiction'.
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