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The Return of Sherlock Holmes
With the faithful Watson at his side, the inimitable Sherlock Holmes faces some mind-boggling puzzles—and manages to come out on top every time! Holmes’s clever investigations in “The Six Napoleons”, “The Musgrave Ritual”, “The Empty House”, and the other intriguing cases replete with treachery, duplicity, and murderous evil display the unique powers of his eagle eye and his brilliant brain.
(Publisher’s description)
Contents: The six Napoleons — The Priory School — The Musgrave Ritul — The man with the twisted lip — The second stain — The Abbey Grange — The empty house
(Publisher’s description)
Contents: The six Napoleons — The Priory School — The Musgrave Ritul — The man with the twisted lip — The second stain — The Abbey Grange — The empty house
181 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 1, 1987
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Arthur Conan Doyle
15.8k books24.4k followersSir 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.
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.
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May 1, 2018
Nice little collection of stories which were made for TV, Sherlock portrayed by the brilliant Jeremy Brett.
I've read some of these before but that did not diminish the enjoyment.
I've read some of these before but that did not diminish the enjoyment.
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February 28, 2012Sherlock Holmes comes back after popular demand to solve more nefarious crimes. Holmes comes across as egalitarian and much warmer in print. Watson is our guide, he is the one who relays the narrative. Holmes rarely speaks in first person so we see the events through Watson's astonished perspective most of the time. The events surrounding the crimes tend to be shocking and violent with a nice little twist at the end. Perfect for a monthly publication like The Strand Magazine where they first appeared. Take note of the man with the dodgy beard and the exaggerated limp he may not be all he seems.
August 1, 2019
"Be frank with me and we may do some good. Play tricks with me, and I'll crush you." - Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of The Abbey Grange, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The style of writing will definitely is a delight for readers, as per the stories, some are predictible and some leave you awe-struck and puzzled. A good read!
The style of writing will definitely is a delight for readers, as per the stories, some are predictible and some leave you awe-struck and puzzled. A good read!
January 7, 2020
A fun bunch of short stories put in to one book, primarily to be read out on the radio. Ahhhhh I'll never know those days, sadly. This occurs right after the Moriarty incident from the previous novel.
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September 7, 2012Love this character!
June 25, 2017
I'd forgotten what fun these books are - characterful and easy to read.
May 31, 2014
Canon of Sherlock Holmes: Book 6
The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905)
by Arthur Conan Doyle (Author)
'"Holmes!" I cried. "Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?'.The one and only Sherlock Holmes is sensationally back from the dead, and devoting his life once more to examining the criminal complexities of the capital. Cases of mysterious codes, persecuted millionaires, stalkers, abductions and a meeting with 'the worst man in London' are all attacked with renewed vigour. But Holmes' old enemies are watching his every move. Watching, waiting, plotting!
I loved this book so much the mysteries are so hard to solve by your own also i learned some facts from him. the best moment when he reviled him self to poor Dr. Watson poor guy what happened to him
The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 13 Sherlock Holmes stories, not every book I read can bring a smile to my face. This one did, several times, in several places. It opens with the startling return of Sherlock Holmes. I like it also because it's hard to guess who is the murder but in some story's it's easy how to guess the murder . When it comes to the book itself it was amazing I recommend it to the people who like mystery drama and adventure story's .
"The Adventure of the Empty House" (the return of Holmes)
Believed dead after his fatal encounter with Professor Moriarity three years earlier, Sherlock Holmes returns to England to foil a plot to murder him by a former Moriarity gang member
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Norwood Builder"
When a notorious retired builder is found dead, his recently-named heir is the prime suspect
Rating 3,5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Dancing Men"
A gentleman is baffled when the childish drawings of little dancing men terrify his American wife. Sherlock Holmes soon discovers why
Rating 3,5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist"
Miss Violet Smith asks the great Sherlock Holmes to investigate the mysterious bearded man who is following her on a bicycle
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Priory School"
Motivated by greed and jealousy, the criminal in this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery aims to kidnap a young lord - but causes a far greater tragedy.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of Black Peter"
Who killed Captain Peter Carey? Everyone knows that Captain Carey, nicknamed Black Peter, was a nasty, cruel character. But who would murder him and why? Can Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Lestrade find the brutal killer before it's too late?
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton"
Holmes enters the murky world of high society blackmail in "Charles Augustus Milverton" As always, his friend Dr. Watson is with him to assist and chronicle these cases.
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Six Napoleons"
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson learn of a criminal destroying Napoleon busts all over London. At first, they aren't sure what to think. But when the criminal turns to murder, they know they must take action. Can they solve the case before the statue-smashing lunatic strikes again?
Rating 5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Three Students"
To avoid a scandal at a prestigious school, Holmes must determine how and by whom the answers to an extremely difficult Greek exam, which will result in the award of a scholarship, have been copied.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez"
A crime with no apparent motive, the murder of Willoughby Smith, invalid Professor Coram's secretary, puzzles the great detective.
Rating 4/5stars
"The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter"
Holmes and Watson arrive at Trinity college, summoned by an message that Cambridge Varsity rugby star Godfrey Staunton has disappeared after reading a note that has left him utterly stunned
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Abbey Grange"
A call comes for Holmes' assistance from Inspector Hopkins. The facts behind the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall during an invasion robbery seem simple enough, until a possible lie by his wife, and inconsistencies in the evidence, suggest her accounts of the crime may be disguising the truth for personal reasons.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Second Stain"
a top secret document that could lead Britain into war goes missing. Holmes is put to the test to save his country as well as his reputation.
Rating 4/5 stars
The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905)
by Arthur Conan Doyle (Author)
'"Holmes!" I cried. "Is it really you? Can it indeed be that you are alive? Is it possible that you succeeded in climbing out of that awful abyss?'.The one and only Sherlock Holmes is sensationally back from the dead, and devoting his life once more to examining the criminal complexities of the capital. Cases of mysterious codes, persecuted millionaires, stalkers, abductions and a meeting with 'the worst man in London' are all attacked with renewed vigour. But Holmes' old enemies are watching his every move. Watching, waiting, plotting!
I loved this book so much the mysteries are so hard to solve by your own also i learned some facts from him. the best moment when he reviled him self to poor Dr. Watson poor guy what happened to him
The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of 13 Sherlock Holmes stories, not every book I read can bring a smile to my face. This one did, several times, in several places. It opens with the startling return of Sherlock Holmes. I like it also because it's hard to guess who is the murder but in some story's it's easy how to guess the murder . When it comes to the book itself it was amazing I recommend it to the people who like mystery drama and adventure story's .
"The Adventure of the Empty House" (the return of Holmes)
Believed dead after his fatal encounter with Professor Moriarity three years earlier, Sherlock Holmes returns to England to foil a plot to murder him by a former Moriarity gang member
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Norwood Builder"
When a notorious retired builder is found dead, his recently-named heir is the prime suspect
Rating 3,5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Dancing Men"
A gentleman is baffled when the childish drawings of little dancing men terrify his American wife. Sherlock Holmes soon discovers why
Rating 3,5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist"
Miss Violet Smith asks the great Sherlock Holmes to investigate the mysterious bearded man who is following her on a bicycle
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Priory School"
Motivated by greed and jealousy, the criminal in this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery aims to kidnap a young lord - but causes a far greater tragedy.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of Black Peter"
Who killed Captain Peter Carey? Everyone knows that Captain Carey, nicknamed Black Peter, was a nasty, cruel character. But who would murder him and why? Can Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Lestrade find the brutal killer before it's too late?
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton"
Holmes enters the murky world of high society blackmail in "Charles Augustus Milverton" As always, his friend Dr. Watson is with him to assist and chronicle these cases.
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Six Napoleons"
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson learn of a criminal destroying Napoleon busts all over London. At first, they aren't sure what to think. But when the criminal turns to murder, they know they must take action. Can they solve the case before the statue-smashing lunatic strikes again?
Rating 5/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Three Students"
To avoid a scandal at a prestigious school, Holmes must determine how and by whom the answers to an extremely difficult Greek exam, which will result in the award of a scholarship, have been copied.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez"
A crime with no apparent motive, the murder of Willoughby Smith, invalid Professor Coram's secretary, puzzles the great detective.
Rating 4/5stars
"The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter"
Holmes and Watson arrive at Trinity college, summoned by an message that Cambridge Varsity rugby star Godfrey Staunton has disappeared after reading a note that has left him utterly stunned
Rating 3/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Abbey Grange"
A call comes for Holmes' assistance from Inspector Hopkins. The facts behind the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall during an invasion robbery seem simple enough, until a possible lie by his wife, and inconsistencies in the evidence, suggest her accounts of the crime may be disguising the truth for personal reasons.
Rating 4/5 stars
"The Adventure of the Second Stain"
a top secret document that could lead Britain into war goes missing. Holmes is put to the test to save his country as well as his reputation.
Rating 4/5 stars
April 15, 2014
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle famously "killed" off Sherlock in "The Final Problem", although it seemed deliberately ambiguous; the story introduced Holmes' arch-enemy, Professor Moriarty, and ended with him having apparently plunged to his death off the Reichenbach Falls.
This story led to a huge public outcry and eventually, Conan Doyle decided to revive his most famous character, so the first story in this book, "The Empty House" starts off with Watson meeting Holmes again (he is disguised as an old man), and the truth behind his apparent demise is revealed, before a whole new adventure starts for the characters.
Overall, I found this to be another well-written set of stories. Watson notes at one point that Holmes solved many cases, but that he chooses to narrate stories that "derive their interest not so much from the brutality of the crime as from the ingenuity and dramatic quality of the solution". Certainly, many of the six stories in the book are ones where you won't see the final answer coming, with a number of ingenious plot twists (especially in the second story, "The Norwood Builder"), and the whole thing is narrated as usual by Watson.
Based on this, it is easy to see why the character of Holmes was so endeared to by readers, and why the stories remain popular today.
This story led to a huge public outcry and eventually, Conan Doyle decided to revive his most famous character, so the first story in this book, "The Empty House" starts off with Watson meeting Holmes again (he is disguised as an old man), and the truth behind his apparent demise is revealed, before a whole new adventure starts for the characters.
Overall, I found this to be another well-written set of stories. Watson notes at one point that Holmes solved many cases, but that he chooses to narrate stories that "derive their interest not so much from the brutality of the crime as from the ingenuity and dramatic quality of the solution". Certainly, many of the six stories in the book are ones where you won't see the final answer coming, with a number of ingenious plot twists (especially in the second story, "The Norwood Builder"), and the whole thing is narrated as usual by Watson.
Based on this, it is easy to see why the character of Holmes was so endeared to by readers, and why the stories remain popular today.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2014
I must confess that I was halfway through the third chapter when I realised that this was not a whole novel, but a collection of short stories. I was shocked but far from disappointed.
I never used to like mystery stories and so never read them unless I was forced to for some school project - but, what with me being a massive fan of BBC's 'Sherlock', I thought it rather rude that if I didn't give the books a go.
They are over 100 years old now so I don't think it was completely unreasonable of me to assume there to be a language barrier, making it difficult to understand and to become involved with the characters and plot.
This was certainly not the case and I can understand why the tales of this particular sleuth have continued to remain timeless.
I never used to like mystery stories and so never read them unless I was forced to for some school project - but, what with me being a massive fan of BBC's 'Sherlock', I thought it rather rude that if I didn't give the books a go.
They are over 100 years old now so I don't think it was completely unreasonable of me to assume there to be a language barrier, making it difficult to understand and to become involved with the characters and plot.
This was certainly not the case and I can understand why the tales of this particular sleuth have continued to remain timeless.
July 1, 2014
Another great little collection. Five stories each running about thirty pages each. Doyle's genius is spotting that one little detail that will crack the case and though when Holmes (always dramatically) reveals his solution, it seems impossible, but when he explains it, we see that the clues were there for us all to see - we just didn't. I think only writers can truly appreciate how difficult that is to do.
I've got two more of these collections on my shelf. let's hope ACD didn't 'lose it' in later years.
I've got two more of these collections on my shelf. let's hope ACD didn't 'lose it' in later years.
May 2, 2014
As a Sherlock Holmes fan, I enjoyed reading every word of this book. As a citizen of today's world, in which even highly educated people often can't find employment, I look on Arthur Conan Doyle as a role model. He was an ophthalmologist but turned to his hobby of writing after he set up an office, put out his shingle, but got zero patients. Maybe his doctor talents are what make him so special as a writer and super-detective. I read it as a free classic on my ipad.
March 14, 2015
A collection of short mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes. I don’t really have a huge amount to say about them. I have read most of Sherlock Holmes in the past few months and many of the mysteries are similar with the case being solved very quickly with a limited amount of clues and little way to figure out the answer yourself. My advice would be to spread your reading of the mysteries out over long period of time as I feel quite like I have had a Sherlock Holmes overload.
April 21, 2019
(First off, this is not the edition I read. Mine was a hardbound copy, with a different cover. I couldn't find the edition in the lists, so I went with this one.)
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, Arthur Conan Doyle, 1905(?)
Thirteen stories appearing in The Strand between October, 1903 and January, 1905.
THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, Arthur Conan Doyle, 1905(?)
Thirteen stories appearing in The Strand between October, 1903 and January, 1905.
June 6, 2014
this was an amazing book. I loved how suave and proper sherlock is throughout the whole story while still stopping crime and solving londons worst crimesi give this book a 5 out of 5 easily could be one of my favorite books ever i recommend it to everyone and anyone. great read!
April 20, 2018
I've read the one in Indonesian version, published by a local publisher in Jogja, Shira Media. There are 13 short stories in total in this book, and all the stories remind me the great sherlock holmes.
May 27, 2020
I enjoyed being able to read short stories of Sherlock Holmes over a long stretch off time. You can definitely tell when these were written and the point of view that they were written from, but they are a delightful escape from our present world.
April 21, 2014
A good collection of short stories, the best being the first, the last, and a couple in between.
April 19, 2014
Nothing like a bit of classic British mystery to spice up your day.
October 15, 2016
Mostly twisting and interesting plots. few mediocre. i read it and in my mind i can see benedit crumberbatch and martin freeman in action. haha
July 22, 2018
Whimsical, easy, engaging set of tales
December 9, 2018
Sherlock the best detective in whole world, dam i wish he was real.
December 11, 2018
I've read this may times but halloa! It always serves me well on a cold winters night
May 1, 2019
Good
November 21, 2019
my boy artie never disappoints but i did find holmes especially cute in this collection, 10/10 would recommend for anyone who likes to be FOND
December 7, 2019
aku suka holmes dibangkitkan di novel ini... dan aku suka sandinya
December 21, 2019
While not as astounding as the previous set of stories, anything written by Doyle is magical. You still get sucked back into that time and are excited to get back. Greatness all around.
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January 3, 2020Interesting and attractive stories that will whet everybody's attention.
April 12, 2020
Not as engaging as his previous stories, but still a fun read.
October 14, 2023
my boy artie never disappoints but i did find holmes especially cute in this collection, 10/10 would recommend for anyone who likes to be FOND
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