Tales of Terror and Mystery

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

This volume presents some of Conan Doyle’s unduly neglected masterworks. Each begins in a quietly factual way, making all the more dramatic the crescendo of fear and puzzlement that ensues as each new circumstance is revealed. Even without his supremely logical brain child, Sherlock Holmes, Conan Doyle shows that his tales are unbeatable for thrills and excitement. This is a great opportunity for the listener to discover a new facet of this master’s ability to mystify and enthrall.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781882629558
Publisher:	Magic Lamp Press
Publication date:	06/13/2008
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Arthur Conan Doyle started his professional career as an eye doctor, but when his practice didn't grow as planned, he turned his attention to writing, and in 1887, his first effort "A Study in Scarlet," was published in Beeton's Christmas Annual - thus giving life to a man who would become one of the the world's most amous detectives. People became so engrossed with Sherlock Holmes that associations formed much like fan clubs, and still exist today - all obsessed with The Canon - a set of 60 original stories (56 short stories and 4 novels) featuring him. People still belong to the Baker Street Irregulars. With thirty-five years writing experience under his belt, and many pieces written other than the Sherlock Holmes adventures, in 1922, Sir Arthur composed the twelve stories contained in this book, and his talent and ability to compose is clearly evident in these stories.

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

Editorial Reviews

"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty." - Michael Dirda

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