
When Dr. Watson returns to Baker Street after a brief hiatus, he finds his old friend deep in thought, the familiar clutter of tobacco and books surrounding a mind that never rests. Holmes, ever the keen observer, has already been drawn into a new mystery that promises to test even his unmatched powers of deduction. Together they prepare to step out of their comfortable routine and into the shadows of London’s high society.
The case arrives in the form of a discreet royal envoy, bearing a secret that could topple a crown if it were ever revealed. At the heart of the intrigue is a brilliant, resourceful woman who has already outwitted the law and now holds a piece of compromising evidence. Holmes must navigate a maze of disguises, hidden motives, and the delicate balance between duty and discretion, all while Watson watches his friend’s legendary mind at work.
Full title
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Illustrated
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (570K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2015-02-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1930
Best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, this Scottish writer also built a remarkably varied career as a doctor, historian, and storyteller. His work ranges from sharp detective fiction to adventure tales like The Lost World.
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