The 12 short stories featured in this volume were the catalyst for the
first literary fandom, the success of The Strand Magazine, and Arthur
Conan Doyle's lifelong career as the writer of the Sherlock Holmes
adventures.
Enter the smoky rooms of 221B Baker Street and immerse yourself in the
intriguing lives of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. This volume
features tales including 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' and 'The
Red-Headed League', which Arthur Conan Doyle named his favourite Holmes
stories. Each of these twelve mysteries highlights the famous
detective's remarkable skill and methods, narrated by Watson.
The stories featured in this volume include:
First published in The Strand Magazine magazine between July 1891 and
June 1892, this edition includes the stories' original illustrations by
Sidney Paget. A specially commissioned introduction also features in
this volume, alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on
the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.