The friends of Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be glad to learn that he is still alive and well, though somewhat crippled by occasional attacks of rheumatism. He has, for many years, lived in a small farm upon the Downs five miles from Eastbourne, where his time is divided between philosophy and agriculture. During this period of rest he has refused the most princely offers to take up various cases, having determined that his retirement was a permanent one. The approach of the German war caused him, however, to lay his remarkable combination of intellectual and practical activity at the disposal of the Government, with historical results which are recounted in His Last Bow. Several previous experiences which have lain long in my portfolio have been added to His Last Bow so as to complete the volume.
John H. Watson, M.D.
Story included:
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
- The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
- The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot
- The Adventure of the Red Circle
- The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
- The Adventure of the Dying Detective
- His Last Bow: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes
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"One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "
— Kevin (4 out of 5 stars)
" As with all the Sherlock short stories its a good bed time book, easy to pick up and put down but written with a warm that makes the beloved characters spring to life in your minds eye "
— Susan, 2/16/2014" a trully amazing read if you are a sherlock holmes fan "
— Tharun, 2/12/2014" This is not my favorite volume of the Holmes canon, but it is always fun and well worth the effort. "
— Terry, 2/11/2014" Loved it! Another set of thrilling cases for detective Holmes to solve and he does not disappoint. "
— Upasana, 2/7/2014" Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a great writer, don't get me wrong. He's very famous and talented and credit is given where it is due. However, Sherlock Holmes isn't my style. I think it's interesting how Holmes solves cases, but I don't find the stories interesting. Therefore, the two stars is because of personal preference, not because of literary merit. "
— Kate, 1/26/2014" A good collection of more Holmes stories. Great detecting as always, only the final story was a huge letdown. Not really worthy as the title story... "
— Andreas, 1/2/2014" The short story His Last Bow is terrific. "
— Allison, 12/31/2013" A collection of late Holmes stories. It was actually fairly weak, especially the last story. (Mystery? What mystery? It was all a bit of WWI patriotic fluff. Since when does Holmes care about current affairs?) [June 2010] "
— Maureen, 12/17/2013" lovely collection with the adventures of wisteria lodge being some of the best crime storytelling ever.... "
— Aleisha, 12/14/2013" Another episode involving my all-time favorite sleuth. "
— Mad_Maudie, 12/13/2013" This first edition was actually published by George H Doran Company, and it has 308 pages. "
— Tracey, 12/6/2013" more of sherlock's detective work. always pleasant. "
— Maggie, 6/1/2013" Out of all the Sherlock books so far this one was my least favorite. "
— Zonnah, 5/26/2013" I have to admit that I still could not stop - being on many 21 hour buses might have helped, but I was still enjoying them, so that says something! "
— Louise, 5/8/2013" Frederick Davidson narrates the classic final set of Sherlock Holmes stories. "
— Stef, 12/8/2012" Some good stories, one of which takes place on the eve of World War I. Apparently this story was written when World War I was in its third year, and Doyle inserted a bit of propaganda into the story. Definitely some enjoyable stories. "
— Michael, 11/15/2012" One of the better collection of short stories put together by Doyle, also one of the latter (I believe). As always, the cases are fully explained at the ending ... no sooner. Not really done in a cheesy way, luckily. Well written. Good plots. "
— Kevin, 10/19/2012" Another enjoyable collection of stories. My favorite was the Adventure of the Dying Detective. "
— Eric, 9/5/2012" The second to last collection of Sherlock Holmes stories (SH #8), published in 1917. A few of the best known Holmes stories are included in this collection as well as evidence of his retirement to raise bees. "
— Jc, 5/16/2012" I'm growing tired of this series. Despite being just as good as other collections, I crawled through the text and had no real interest in it. I wish there were more novels and fewer collections. Luckily The Valley of Fear is up next, a full-length with m-f'ing Professor Moriarty. "
— Randall, 5/14/2012" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "
— Jason, 8/28/2011" Yet another fantastic addition to the greatest mystery book series of all time! "
— John, 7/16/2011" I adore all Sherlock Holmes tales so I'm a bit biased here :) "
— Becca, 5/24/2011" review bareng ikutan event @bacaklasik tanggal 22 ah :D "
— Alvina, 2/21/2011" Another enjoyable collection of stories. My favorite was the Adventure of the Dying Detective. "
— Eric, 2/21/2011" Almost through my rereading of the Canon in a year. This one was shorter than I remembered it, and Doyle is definitely recycling some of his earlier plots, but there is some really nice writing, particularly in the title story. Still a 5. "
— Leslie, 1/10/2011" The short story His Last Bow is terrific. "
— Allison, 12/12/2010" Another episode involving my all-time favorite sleuth. "
— Lesa, 11/22/2010" Let me just say I love Sherlock Holmes. I would totally marry him. "
— Lizzy, 11/21/2010" Some good stories, one of which takes place on the eve of World War I. Apparently this story was written when World War I was in its third year, and Doyle inserted a bit of propaganda into the story. Definitely some enjoyable stories. "
— Michael, 9/3/2010" Another solid collection of Holmes' adventures. I particularly enjoy "His Last Bow". "
— Jason, 9/2/2010" More stories of Sherlock Holmes with a surprising tale at the end "
— Rob, 6/25/2010" Includes the Adventure of the Dying Detective, a story that further proves to me the Sherlock Holmes series is a tender bromance masquerading as crime novels. Maybe this is a strange reaction, but I just think it's so adorable. "
— Amy, 4/14/2010Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born of Irish parentage in Scotland. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, but he also had a passion for storytelling. His first book introduced that prototype of the modern detective in fiction, Sherlock Holmes. Despite the immense popularity Holmes gained throughout the world, Doyle was not overly fond of the character and preferred to write other stories. Eventually popular demand won out and he continued to satisfy readers with the adventures of the legendary sleuth. He also wrote historical romances and made two essays into pseudoscientific fantasy: The Lost World and The Poison Belt.