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“Selected Stories of Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of some of the most famous and beloved tales featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson. First published in various periodicals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these stories have since become timeless classics of detective fiction.
The collection typically includes a variety of stories that showcase Holmes’ remarkable deductive powers, keen observational skills, and knack for solving seemingly impossible mysteries. Some of the most iconic stories often featured in such selections include:
1. “A Scandal in Bohemia”: Holmes is hired by the King of Bohemia to retrieve a compromising photograph from Irene Adler, a woman with whom the king had an affair.
2. “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”: Holmes investigates the mysterious death of a young woman and uncovers a deadly plot involving a venomous snake.
3. “The Hound of the Baskervilles”: Holmes and Watson are called to investigate the legend of a supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family estate on the moors of Devonshire.
4. “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”: Holmes solves the case of a stolen gemstone found in the crop of a Christmas goose.
5. “The Adventure of the Red-Headed League”: Holmes investigates a bizarre organization formed by red-headed men and uncovers a clever scheme to commit a bank robbery.
These stories, along with many others, showcase Conan Doyle’s mastery of the detective genre and his ability to create intricate plots filled with suspense, intrigue, and memorable characters. Through the adventures of Holmes and Watson, readers are transported to the foggy streets of Victorian London, where they encounter a host of colorful characters and puzzling mysteries waiting to be solved.
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