Based on the story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Text adaptation by Jeremy Page. ... "- For me, Watson, life is not so interesting, says Holmes. - I loved to read the newspaper, hoping to find some news of an interesting crime for me to investigate or a dangerous criminal for me to catch. Where are all those clever criminals these days?' Then, suddenly, a wild, excited young man runs up the stairs to Holmes' room. He has a story to tell about a strange crime that took place in Norwood. But who is the criminal? And is he dangerous? Life, for Holmes, suddenly starts to get interesting." From the book ... |
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Sherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories contains the full-length novel "A Study in Scarlet", plus 14 short stories. "A Study in Scarlet" marked Sherlock Holmes' debut appearance in novel form, while Holmes made his first short story appearance in "A Scandal in Bohemia", also included in this compendium. In his perceptive introduction to this compendium, leading crime writer Martin Edwards observes that "the compelling evocation of character is what makes Conan Doyle's stores come alive". Ally this to vivid settings and the result is unbeatable entertainment enjoyed ... |
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"My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don't know." ... "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" first introduced Arthur Conan Doyle's brilliant detective to the readers Strand Magazine. The runaway success of this series promoted a second set of stories, "The Memoirs". In these twenty three tales, collected here in one volume, you have some of the best detective yarns ever penned. In his consulting room at 221B Baker Street, the master sleuth receives a stream of clients all presenting him with baffling and bizarre mysteries to unravel. There is, for ... |
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Enola Holmes is still on the run from her brother and world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes. After one close encounter too many with him, Enola must abandon her disguise and find a new way to avoid discovery. But when Sherlock's right-hand man, Dr Watson, goes missing without a trace, Enola is unable to resist investigating. Especially when she learns that a bizarre bouquet - with flowers that all symbolise death - has been delivered to the Watson residence. It's a race against time to find Dr Watson before it's too late. Enola Holmes returns in this exciting third mystery. ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Three years after his supposed death at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes returns to 221B Baker Street, to the astonishment of Dr Watson and the delight of readers worldwide. From kidnapped heirs to murder by harpoon, Holmes and Watson have their work cut out for them in these brilliant later tales. This collection also includes His Last Bow, a series of recollections from an older Sherlock Holmes of further adventures from his life. In this "Macmillan Collector's Library" edition, Sherlock scholar David Stuart Davies provides both an ... |
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When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother? ... |
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Литературна биография, написана в духа на трилърите Хемингуей , един от най-четените писатели на нашето време, удостоен с Нобелова награда за литература, е прочут със страстта си към приключенията, опасностите и тайните операции. Като убеден антифашист той се включва в Гражданската война в Испания, посещава Китай в разгара на Китайско-японската война, издирва германски подводници в Карибско море, участва в освобождаването на Париж през Втората световна война, подкрепя революцията в Куба и режима на Фидел Кастро. Съпричастността към тези преломни събития му носи нови впечатления и подхранва творчеството му, но в крайна ... |
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Based on the story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Text adaptation by Jeremy Page. ... Miss Mary Morstan has a strange story to tell. Since her father disappeared, she has received a large pearl through the post on the same day, every year, for six years. Who is sending them? And what about her father's paper with the words 'The Sign of Four' written on it? Sherlock Holmes alone can solve these mysteries. Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of ... |
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Как е заснет великият сериал? Книгата представя биографията на актьора Бенедикт Къмбърбач и разкрива пикантни тайни от снимачната площадка на сериала Шерлок - от раждането на идеята за поредицата и написването на сценария до процеса на заснемането. Включени са и биографиите на създателите на филма, както и любопитни моменти от творческия процес, запечатани във впечатляващи фотографии."Напоследък все по-често срещаме името на Бенедикт Къмбърбач в редица касови проекти на Холивуд, както и в нашумели кинопродукции и театрални постановки в родната му Великобритания. Във филмографията си Къмбърбач има десетки роли на ... |
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Enola Holmes is on the run from the world's most famous detective - her brother Sherlock Holmes. As she roams the dark and dangerous streets of London disguised as a doctor's secretary called Miss Ivy Meshle, Enola is reminded more and more that her name backwards spells "alone". But when she finds a concealed cache of dazzling charcoal drawings, she feels drawn to the girl who drew them. Only, that girl, young Lady Cecily, has mysteriously vanished. It's up to Enola to find her, but false appearances can only last so long... Enola's adventures continue in this thrilling second instalment. ... |
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Шаро Холмс, най-великият кучешки детектив в света, и неговият доверен помощник доктор Джейн Котсън пътуват с влак към Париж, когато друг пътник, известен илюзионист, изчезва по средата на нощта. Котсън подозира, че е извършено престъпление... Но изглежда никой друг на влака не знае нищо за фокусника. Ще съумеят ли Холмс и Котсън да разкрият загадката, преди да стане твърде късно? Това вълнуващо приключение съдържа 28 игри, включително лабиринти, загадки с търсене и откриване на улики и математически главоблъсканици. Ще успееш ли да ги решиш и да помогнеш на Холмс и Котсън да разкрият най-сложния си случай досега? ... |
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The ever-elusive Enola Holmes has now been on the run for more than eight months, much to the bemusement of her brother - the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. During a chance encounter with an old acquaintance, Lady Cecily, Enola realises that there is more to the young woman's plight than meets the eye. Especially when she leaves behind a dire plea for help within a peculiar pink fan... Puzzled, Enola finds she has no choice but to risk her freedom and join forces with Sherlock. But can she trust him? And can they both save Lady Cecily in time? ... |
