The Red-Headed League (Sherlock Holmes Collection) - Readable Classics - Unabridged english edition with improved readability

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Paperback

About the author

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.

Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Red-Headed League" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a brisk and enjoyable Sherlock Holmes short story, characterized by its clear and well-drawn characters, immersive Victorian atmosphere, and the distinct Holmesian style of writing. Although the plot is somewhat predictable and the central premise a bit far-fetched, the story remains logical and engaging. It’s a quick read that, while not outstanding, offers a moderately satisfying experience for fans of the famous detective, making it a worthwhile addition to the Holmes canon.

[Des Hill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short and sweet