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서명/저자사항 | His last bow : some later reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes/ Arthur Conan Doyle. |
개인저자 | Doyle, Arthur Conan,1859-1930, author. |
형태사항 | 1 online resource (298 pages). |
기타형태 저록 | Print version: Doyle, Arthur Conan His Last Bow : Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes Newburyport : MysteriousPress.com/Open Road,c2014 |
ISBN | 9781480489776 1480489778 |
내용주기 | Cover; Title Page; Introduction; Preface; The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge; 1. The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles; 2. The Tiger of San Pedro; The Adventure of the Cardboard Box; The Adventure of the Red Circle; PART I; PART II; The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans; The Adventure of the Dying Detective; The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax; The Adventure of the Devil''s Foot; His Last Bow; Copyright |
요약 | Eight spectacular Sherlock Holmes stories, including his dramatic final adventure Years have passed since he tangled with Irene Adler and Professor Moriarty, since he solved the mysteries of the Red-Headed League and the Hound of the Baskervilles, but even in retirement Sherlock Holmes remains as sharp witted and inimitable as ever. Good thing, because England needs him and his loyal friend Dr. Watson now more than ever. On the eve of World War I, German agents have infiltrated the British military; crucial state secrets are within their grasp. Only Holmes and Watson can foil the Kaiser & rsquo;s spies and rescue the nation from a fate too awful to imagine. In addition to the title story & mdash;one of literature & rsquo;s most thrilling swan songs & mdash;this collection includes & ldquo;The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, & rdquo; & ldquo;The Adventure of the Cardboard Box, & rdquo; & ldquo;The Adventure of the Devil & rsquo;s Foot, & rdquo; and four other captivating mysteries showcasing Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous creation at the height of their impressive powers. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler. & ldquo;Perfect bite-size treats ... You & rsquo;ll be hooked inside two pages. & rdquo; & mdash; The Independent & ldquo;Every writer owes something to Holmes. & rdquo; & mdash;T. S. Eliot & ldquo;Sherlock Holmes is the very foundation stone of the edifice that is crime fiction. & rdquo; & mdash; The Times (London). |
주제명(개인명) | Holmes, SherlockFiction. Holmes, Sherlock.fast -- |
주제명(지명) | England. --fast |
일반주제명 | Private investigators --England --Fiction. Detective and mystery stories, English. FICTION --Classics. FICTION --General. Detective and mystery stories, English. Private investigators. Fiction. Classic Literature. |
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