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War, wenn jemand seit 4000 Jahren lebt – aus Liebe? In Die Mumie von Arthur Conan Doyle erzählt Benjamin Werner die tragisch-schöne Geschichte des ägyptischen Priesters Sosra, der das Geheimnis des ewigen Lebens entdeckt – und an der Zeit selbst zerbricht. Zwischen Pyramiden, Pest und Pariser Museen entfaltet sich eine unheimliche und zutiefst menschliche Erzählung über Liebe, Fluch und die Grenzen der Wissenschaft.

Sherlock Holmes und Doktor Watson versuchen das Rätsel um den Untergang der Titanic im Jahr 1912 zu lösen. Dabei lernen sie Überlebende des Unglücks kennen, darunter den Kopf einer gefährlichen Verschwörung. Ihm ist die Frau auf den Fersen, die Holmes schon einmal hinters Licht geführt hat: Irene Adler, die Frau im Leben des großen Detektivs. Zwischen Holmes und Irene Adler entbrennt erneut ein erbitterter Kampf.

Land of Mist, penned by acclaimed British author Arthur Conan Doyle, takes readers on a riveting adventure in a narrative published in 1926. Centered primarily around Professor Challengers daughter, Enid, and his longtime comrade, Edward Malone, this novel also brings back Lord John Roxton from the 1912 novel, The Lost World, in its latter half. Professor Summerlee, who has passed away by this point, is invoked by the mediums, much to the chagrin of Professor Challenger. A notable blend of mystery, adventure, and the supernatural, this book takes you through a journey that is enchanting as it ...

Dive into the intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes in His Last Bow Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes, a captivating collection composed by Arthur Conan Doyle. This anthology includes the acclaimed short story His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes (1917) and others, delivering a rich exploration into the detectives adventures. In the first US edition, the subtitle is amended to Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. Each edition features a heartfelt preface by John H. Watson, M.D., assuring fans that as of 1917, the iconic Holmes, although retired and battling a bout of ...

Dive into this captivating collection of Sherlock Holmes tales, as the renowned detective skillfully averts political scandals, relentlessly hunts down murderers, and invariably involves Dr. Watson in precarious situations. Published in 1917, after The Return of Sherlock Holmes, these stories promise a thrilling ride and endless fun for readers. Experience the adventurous world of Sherlock Holmes, narrated by Laurie Anne Walden.

In Lamberley, Sussex wird eine Frau beobachtet, die Kindern das Blut aussaugt. Robert Ferguson hält die Frau für einen Vampir und bittet seinen alten Kameraden Watson und dessen Freund Sherlock Holmes um Hilfe - und der hat den Verdacht, das hinter dieser Sache etwas ganz anderes steckt.

In the eerie Baskerville Hall, a baronet is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Could his death be the consequence of a centuries-old family curse, believed to be carried out by a supernatural hound? Join the iconic detective duo, Holmes and Watson, as they delve into the enigmatic death of Sir Charles Baskerville, racing against time to protect the new baronet from a similar ominous fate.

Dive into the riveting world of the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, in this second compilation of short stories penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Explore 12 enthralling adventures, serialized in The Strand from December 1892 to December 1893, each masterfully illustrated by Sidney Paget. Join Holmes and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, as they unravel the mysteries that baffle Londons finest. - Summary by David Clarke

The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is loosely based on the Molly Maguires and Pinkerton agent James McParland. The story was first published in the Strand Magazine between September 1914 and May 1915. The novel starts with Sherlock Holmes receiving a cipher message from Fred Porlock, a pseudonymous agent of Professor Moriarty. After Porlock sends the message, however, he changes his mind for fear of Moriarty's discovering that he is a traitor. He decides not to send the key to the cipher, but he sends Holmes a note telling of this decision.

Abercrombie Smith and Edward Bellingham are neighbors and fellow students at the University of Oxford. Smith is a medical student and athlete, while Bellingham is a specialist of Eastern studies and the owner of many Egyptian artefacts. A series of strange episodes happen after Edward buys a four-thousand-years-old mummy. Smith suspects his fellow student of hiding a dark and threatening secret, and soon discovers what the truth really is.

The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards.

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. Contents: Tales of terror: The horror of the heights, The leather funnel, The new catacomb, The case of Lady Sannox, The terror of Blue John Gap, The Brazilian cat.

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most talented investigators in the world, and has solved case after case with his intelligence and intuition. When he is sent a mysterious coded message from a spy working for his enemy Professor Moriarty, Sherlock takes it upon himself to crack the code and begin investigating a crime that has yet to happen against a man named John Douglas.

"Un matin, nous étions assis , ma femme et moi, devant notre petit déjeuner quand la bonne apporta un télégramme. Il était signé de Sherlock Holmes, et il était rédigé comme suit : 'Avez-vous deux jours à perdre ? viens de recevoir une dépêche de l'ouest de l'Angleterre en rapport avec la tragédie de du Val de Boscombe. Serais heureux de vous emmener. Air et décor excellents. Quitterai Paddington par train 11 h 15.'"

La serie televisiva Sherlock presenta al legendario Sherlock Holmes a una nueva generación de seguidores. Este audiolibro reúne los primeros relatos protagonizados por el personaje y permite saborear el atractivo original de las aventuras del detective más famoso del mundo.

Este libro es una explosiva mezcla de crimen, suspense, pistas falsas y venganzas, donde los archifamosos Sherlock Holmes, doctor Watson e inspector Lestrade unirán sus fuerzas por vez primera para seguir el rastro de un misterioso asesino en las calles de Londres.

Sherlock Holmes abandona su letargo gracias a una hermosa joven. Su nombre es Mary Morstan y cada año, desde la desaparición de su padre, recibe una reluciente perla.

Dr. Watson recounts that a masked visitor to Baker Street is quickly deduced to be the hereditary King of Bohemia. The King is to become engaged to a young Scandinavian princess. However, five years before, he had a liaison with American opera singer, Irene Adler. Fearful that the marriage would be called off, he had sought to regain letters and a photograph of Adler and himself together. The ensuing adventure involves disguise, subterfuge and Holmes' legendary powers of deduction.

Holmes y Watson son llamados a investigar los extraños crímenes aparentemente relacionados con la antigua maldición que pesa sobre la familia Baskerville. El "asesino" parece ser un "animal enorme y negro con forma de perro, aunque mayor que ningún otro visto jamás por criatura humana."

The beautiful Mary Morstan has anonymously received six flawless pearls, an intriguing letter, and a map of a fortress signed by Jonathan Small, Mahomet Singh, Abdullah Khan, and Dost Akbar. Sherlock must put aside the cocaine bottle and summon all his powers of deduction to solve this mysterious tale of murder, jewels, corruption, love, intrigue, and double-crossing. He is once more joined by his faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson. Both men must be willing to sacrifice everything in the name of what is right to help the beautiful Mary Morstan.