The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (Vintage 1963 Edition)

Description

“The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes” is a collection of twelve short stories written by the British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1927 and marks the final set of Sherlock Holmes stories written by Doyle. The stories in this collection continue to showcase the deductive brilliance and investigative skills of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson.

The twelve stories included in “The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes” are:

1. “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client”
2. “The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier”
3. “The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone”
4. “The Adventure of the Three Gables”
5. “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”
6. “The Adventure of the Three Garridebs”
7. “The Problem of Thor Bridge”
8. “The Adventure of the Creeping Man”
9. “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane”
10. “The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger”
11. “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place”
12. “The Adventure of the Retired Colourman”

As with the earlier Sherlock Holmes stories, these tales often involve Holmes’s uncanny ability to solve complex mysteries and crimes using his keen powers of observation, logical reasoning, and deduction. Dr. Watson narrates the stories, providing readers with insights into Holmes’s methods and personality.

“The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes” is notable for its variety of cases and its exploration of different types of mysteries, from murders to thefts to unusual and perplexing situations. While it is the last collection of Holmes stories, it continues to be cherished by fans of detective fiction and is considered a classic of the genre. It offers readers a final glimpse into the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they tackle a diverse range of intriguing and enigmatic cases.