The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes  (English, Paperback, Conan Doyle Arthur)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tells the stories of a nicotine-addicted private detective with a penchant for solving crimes no one else seems to understand. The Complete Sherlock Holmes brings together all the stories and long novels featuring Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson.

Summary of the Book

Dr. John Watson knew he should have selected a less stressful roommate. However, this Sherlock Holmes seems to know a lot more about him than is possible. Who are all these people who keep coming to him for help? Watson decides to accompany Holmes on a particular “case”, and it is then that he discovers what Holmes does for a “living”. He is a private detective, the definitive example of the role. There is no one else like him, and people flock to him for his help. However, to interest the mind of Sherlock Holmes, a crime needs to be truly extraordinary.

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician best known for his mystery novels and short stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. He is also famous his Professor Challenger series detailed in: The Lost World, The Poison Belt and The Land of Mist.

Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He was knighted in 1902 by King Edward for his services as a volunteer doctor in the Langman Field Hospital at Bloemfontein between March and June 1900.

Media Note

The Sherlock Holmes stories have been adapted for film and television several times over the years. Of the most recent adaptations, the BBC TV series Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman is one of the most popular series and has completed three seasons so far. The fourth season is due for release in 2015.