My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me
the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in
my own proper atmosphere.
-Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.
Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this
collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and
enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on
mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see
if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes.
Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over,
but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and
Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian
charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for.
Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and
George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you
in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Literary Puzzles brings together
entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from
classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved
tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other
conundrums.