The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of detective stories written during the late 19th century. The book features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. John Watson as they unravel intricate mysteries through keen observation and analytical reasoning. The stories are set within the Victorian era and reflect the social dynamics of that time, with themes of crime, justice, and the complexities of human nature. The opening of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" introduces readers to one of the stories titled "Silver Blaze." It begins with Holmes announcing his intention to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a prized racehorse and the murder of its trainer, John Straker. Watson accompanies him as Holmes meticulously outlines the particulars of the case, including the events leading up to the tragedy, the individuals involved, and the seemingly insurmountable challenge of separating fact from speculation. As Holmes prepares to delve deeper into the investigation, readers are drawn into a world of suspense, intricate plotting, and the promise of yet another fascinating deduction by the master detective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Silver Blaze

The yellow face

The stock-broker's clerk

The "Gloria Scott"

The Musgrave ritual

The Reigate puzzle

The crooked man

The resident patient

The Greek interpreter

The naval treaty

The final problem.

Credits:

Angela M. Cable

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Memoirs_of_Sherlock_Holmes

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1997-03-01