| The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Contributor(s): Conan Doyle, Arthur (Author), John, Judith (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1839641754 ISBN-13: 9781839641756 Publisher: Flame Tree Collectable Classics OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Mystery & Detective - Private Investigators - Fiction | Thrillers - Crime |
| Lexile Measure: 1180 |
| Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 3.7" W x 6" (0.50 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Originally published as a series in The Strand Magazine, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of Sherlock Holmes stories was originally intended to mark the final appearance of the brilliant detective. Holmes' exceptional powers of observation and deduction are once more put to the test in these twelve adventures full of murder and intrigue, culminating in "The Final Problem". After finally meeting his match in Professor James Moriarty, a nefarious criminal mastermind, Holmes must face off against his most dangerous nemesis yet. |
Contributor Bio(s): Conan Doyle, Arthur: - Scottish writer and master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859. As a medical student he was so impressed by his professor's powers of deduction that he was inspired to create the illustrious and much-loved figure Sherlock Holmes. However in contrast to his scientific background, Conan Doyle became increasingly interested in spiritualism, leaving him keen to explore other fantastical elements in stories such as The Lost World.John, Judith: - Judith John is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. A former secondary school English Language and Literature teacher, she has subsequently worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama. |