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Can you solve a mystery with Sherlock Holmes… and learn Spanish at the same time? Step into a tale of clues, betrayal, and hidden treasure with The Sign of the Four, one of the most iconic cases of literature’s greatest detective — now specially adapted for A2 (pre-intermediate) Spanish learners. Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on a case that begins with a mysterious letter… and leads to a river chase, a secret pact, and an unexpected love story. Why read this edition? ✅ Adapted to A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). ✅ Clear and accessible language...

A Study in Scarlet is an 1887 detective novel by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle. introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature.The book's title derives from a speech given by Sherlock Holmes to Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose ...

In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

Inspektor Hopkins von Scotland Yard bittet Sherlock Holmes um Mithilfe in einem ganz besonderen Fall. Captain Peter Carey wurde tot aufgefunden, aufgespießt mit einer Harpune und an die Wand genagelt. Die Spur führt zuerst zu dem jungen John Hopeley Neligan, dessen Vater der Captain auf dem gewissen zu haben scheint, doch Sherlock Holmes befindet, dass dies nicht die endgültige Lösung sein kann.

"I have had a life which, for variety and romance, could, I think, hardly be exceeded. I have known what it was to be a poor man and I have known what it was to be fairly affluent. I have sampled every kind of human experience. I have known many of the most remarkable men of my time. I have had a long literary career after a medical training which gave me the MD of Edinburgh...I have traveled as Doctor to a whaler for seven months in the Arctic and afterwards in the West Coast of Africa." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes wird von Mrs. Arabella Blimber engagiert, um den Mord an ihrer angeblich verhassten Nachbarin Mrs. Henrietta Chowser zu untersuchen, die mit einer Schrotflinte getötet wurde. Durch Ermittlungen enthüllt Holmes, dass die beiden Frauen seit ihrer Schulzeit enge Freundinnen und Komplizinnen bei mehreren Morden waren, darunter an ihren Ehemännern und einer Mitschülerin, um finanzielle Vorteile zu erlangen.

Dr. Mortimer looked strangely at us for an instant and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered, “Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound.”

The sequel to The Lost World, Arthur Conan Doyle's Poison Belt reunites the ever-popular Professor Challenger, intrepid journalist Edward Malone, dashing Lord John Roxton and the querulous Professor Summerlee for yet another adventure. When a sinister poison envelops the earth, the entire human race teeters on the brink of destruction, forcing the comrades to implement a desperate plan for survival.

Der gute Dr. Watson versieht wie jede Woche seinen freiwilligen Samariterdienst im Londoner East End, als er plötzlich mit einer hageren Gestalt konfrontiert wird, die sich vor Schmerzen krümmt und mit Bisswunden übersäht auf einer Pritsche abgelegt wird. Watson lässt Lovecraft zu Holmes in die Baker Street verfrachten, wo er sich zumindest von der Ohnmacht und seinem ersten Schock erholen kann. Gibt es dieses „menschenfressende Ungeheuer" also doch noch, das seit letztem Herbst rund 20 Tote gefordert hat und dem auch schon Kinder zum Opfer gefallen sind, wie die Presse schreibt?

When pawnbroker Jabez Wilson, with his fiery red hair, joins an exclusive “league” offering generous pay for copying out encyclopedias, the opportunity seems too good to be true. But when the League suddenly vanishes without explanation, Wilson turns to Holmes and Watson for help. What begins as a bizarre curiosity soon unravels into a clever scheme with much higher stakes lurking beneath the streets of London.

In King's Pyland, gelegen im dünn besiedelten Dartmoor, wird der berühmte Pferde-Trainer John Straker ermordet, und sein Pferd, das als schnellstes Englands gilt, bleibt verschwunden. Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson treffen bei der Spurensuche auf Silas Brown, den Widersacher Strakers.

El libro incluye 13 historias y la historia "El valle del miedo", sobre las aventuras del famoso detective y su amigo el Dr. Watson. Una mentalidad peculiar, una energía inagotable, una lógica asombrosa y la observación de Sherlock Holmes hacen que cada historia sea inolvidable. La huella de una rueda de bicicleta, una mancuerna ausente, un fragmento de un telegrama y un rasguño viejo en los muebles se convierten para el personaje principal en evidencia irrefutable de la revelación de delitos graves y evidencia de su talento único.

Abandon yourself to the spell of six short stories filled with thrills and dark suspense. Here are tales by the masters of mystery and horror - A. Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, Saki, Oscar Wilde and Ambrose Bierce - taking on a new energy and force through performances by Recorded Books’ critically-acclaimed narrators. Ranging from dungeons to drawing rooms, and peopled with extraordinary ghouls and doomed dowagers, the tales are guaranteed to raise the hair on the back of your neck.

No case is too slight for the mental powers of the Great Detective, in this second selection from The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

The fantastic Londonbased "consulting detective", famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases. This nine hour audiobook contains twelve of his most exciting adventures!

Tom drugi z serii klasycznych opowieści detektywistycznych Arthura Conan Doyle'a o Sherlocku Holmesie w uproszczonych adaptacjach dla dzieci. Idealna propozycja dla młodych wielbicieli zagadek i kapitalne wprowadzenie do klasyki. Mary Morstan prosi Holmesa i Watsona o rozwiązanie zagadki tajemniczych prezentów. Historia prowadzi ich do rozszyfrowania tajemnicy zbrodni sprzed lat i rozwikłania znaczenia "Znaku Czterech". Dla dzieci powyżej 7 lat.

A zealous aviator penetrates the highest strata of our atmosphere and discovers a groundbreaking new form of life. And yet he knows that this strange alien life form has claimed the lives of two aviators before him, and it may claim his own.

In this adventure, Holmes confronts the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. This short story was considered by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as one of the best Sherlock Holmes stories. "It is with a heavy heart that I take up my pen to write these the last words in which I shall ever record the singular gifts by which my friend Mr. Sherlock Holmes was distinguished."

Venture back in time to Victorian London to join literature's greatest detective team, the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr. Watson, as they investigate a dozen of their best-known cases. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth. The collection includes one of the author's personal favorites: A Scandal in Bohemia, in which a king is blackmailed by a former lover and Holmes matches wits with the only woman to attract his open admiration.