Sherlock Holmes and Three Tales of Blackmail: A Collection of Short Mystery Stories - With Original Illustrations by Sidney Paget & Charles R. Macauley

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sidney Paget (Illustrator), Charles R. Macauley (Illustrator)

Overview

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes with this essential collection of short stories, each requiring the master detective to solve a high-stakes case of blackmail and extortion.

These three tales of blackmail showcase the exceptional skills and keen intelligence of Sherlock Holmes and his ability to unravel complex cases. In ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ (1891), Holmes must help the King of Bohemia retrieve a damning photograph from Irene Adler and prevent a damaging scandal from becoming public. ‘The "Gloria Scott"’ (1893) takes us on a journey to uncover the mystery of a shipwreck and the case of an elderly man who’s being haunted by an old crime. Finally, ‘The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton’ (1904) sees the detective going up against one of the most formidable blackmailers in London in an attempt to recover compromising letters.

Together, these three stories offer a thrilling and entertaining experience, capturing the essence of the detective's unique style and method. The collection is a must-read for crime fiction fans and those who want to experience the brilliance of Sherlock Holmes.This new edition from Read&Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473360266
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	03/31/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	5 - 17 Years

About the Author

A prolific author of books, short stories, poetry, and more, the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for the creation of one of literature’s most vivid and enduring characters: Sherlock Holmes. Through detailed observation, vast knowledge, and brilliant deduction, Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, step into the swirling fog of Victorian London to rescue the innocent, confound the guilty, and solve the most perplexing puzzles known to literature.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885

Table of Contents

A Scandal in Bohemia, The "Gloria Scott", The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton