The one and only Sherlock Holmes is back from the dead and devoting his life once more to examining the criminal complexities of England's capital city.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote of many dreadful murders, but the one which astonished and distressed readers the most was when the author, anxious to try something new, killed off Sherlock Holmes. Trapped in mortal combat with the dastardly Professor Moriarty, Holmes and his opponent plunged to their deaths in the Reichenbach Falls. For ten long years, Baker Street was without its most revered resident. Then, in 1903, Doyle took pity on his readers and brought the sagacious sleuth back to life. The thirteen stories included in this masterful book tell of his return. Cases of mysterious codes, persecuted millionaires, stalkers, abductions, and a meeting with "the worst man in London" are all tackled with renewed vigor. But Holmes' old enemies are watching his every move.
Stories include:
The Adventure of the Empty House
The Adventure of the Norwood Builder
The Adventure of the Dancing Men
The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist
The Adventure of the Priory School
The Adventure of Black Peter
The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
The Adventure of the Three Students
The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez
The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange
The Adventure of the Second Stain
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"Once again, I was not disappointed by the writing of these fantastic stories by Doyle. In this particular work, my favorite adventures were The Dancing Men, Charles Augustus Milverton, The Golden Pince-Nez, and The Three Students...but really, I loved all of the mysteries. I noted how believeable Doyle makes his characters, and how excited I get at each unexpected twist in the stories that I tried, but could never predict. The perspective from Watson keeps the reader baffled and surprised by Holmes as Watson remains to be despite the many intellectual feats his partner has triumphed. Doyle also writes with great detail of the places so that you feel as if you can actually see the scene in England. He also did not disappoint with the amazing deductions the character of Sherlock Holmes makes, which I always try to incorporate into my own observations. ; )"
— April (5 out of 5 stars)
“Every writer owes something to Holmes.”
— T. S. Eliot“Sherlock Holmes is the very foundation stone of the edifice that is crime fiction.”
— Times (London)" Read the "Adventures..." first, and then read this. If you really come to love Sherlock, then you can enjoy these for what they are. "
— Mistress, 2/20/2014" The Adventure of the Empty House, The Adventure of Black Peter "
— Amanda, 2/19/2014" As the title of this book implies, Sherlock has returned from the watery grave of the Reichenfalls. Moriarty, though, hasn't. In other words, nothing much is going on in Holmes' office. However, there are still the Proffesors compadres on the loose, and hushed up accounts to tell. Remember how secretive John was about "The Adventure of the Second Stain" in the previous collection? Well, here it will be uncovered. Also, Holmes isn't a policeman. He's an independent private detective. Remember that. He does. "
— Jenell, 2/18/2014" I love the Sherlock Holmes books! They have mysteries to solve without all of the ridiculous love stories. "
— Janine, 2/14/2014" One of the most famous Sherlock Holmes's collection of short stories. While the all stories included in this book were just amazing and recommenedable for all readers, I personally felt the story in the book called "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" was most exciting. The story is about Sherlock Holmes's search for a piece of paper with this mysterious sequence of stick figures that was sent to Mr. Hilton Cubitt of Ridling Thorpe Manor in Norfolk. Soon afterwards Sherlock Holmes had noticed the importance of the paper, Cubitt and his wife were shot by strangers and Cubitt died. Right after this, Sherlock Holmes began to search for the murderer.... The way Sherlock Holmes had reached to his final reasoning was so exciting, and fromi this point of view, I would like to recommend this book for all fans of mystery book. "
— Kkinugawa, 2/12/2014" For anyone who wants to craft a detective story, you must read this collection! "
— Stefan, 2/12/2014" I love how these stories subtly give details about Sherlock Holmes and Watson's own personalities. Extremely entertaining as always. "
— Beckie, 2/11/2014" More excellent adventures by my favorite detective! "
— Georgesear, 2/8/2014" I just love Empty House, even if it only because its extremely Slashie. "
— Rachel, 2/3/2014" Not as good as the earlier ones. Still want to read them all. "
— Laura, 2/2/2014" The leaps of logic made by Holmes just tend to annoy me. "
— Shawn, 1/26/2014" I probably should have read this when I was a kid, but better late than never, I guess. "
— Brian, 1/22/2014" This may be the weakest of the Holmes volumes -- or is that just because I know Conan Doyle didn't really want to bring Holmes back from Reichenbach Fall? Stll, I can't bear to give Sherlock fewer than four stars, and besides, The Return does include some winners:"The Dancing Men" is fun; "Charles Augustus Milverton" certainly has its moments of surprise; "Black Peter" was quite the adventure, etc. "
— Kathy, 1/22/2014" Something must've happened to Sir Arthur during the ten years when he stopped writing Sherlock Holmes because this book is one level better than the previous one! "
— Christine, 1/21/2014" This compilation of Sherlock Holmes mysteries is the best I have read thus far. It has some fun, interesting stories with twists that I don't expect--compared to previous stories where despite Holmes' reputation the answers are relatively obvious and easy to guess. My favorites among these were The Adventure of the Empty House, of the Dancing Man, of the Six Napoleons and of the Second Stain. "
— Jed, 1/20/2014" Getting a bit repetive in their introductions, after three volumes... just as good as the others, but will give these short stories a rest before tackling the other two volumes. "
— Helen, 1/18/2014" Entertaining. A good beach read! Each of the stories is short. I enjoyed this book. "
— Drew, 1/16/2014" Really enjoyed this batch of short stories. Am totally hooked and have abandoned all other books whilst on my SH binge. "
— Peri, 1/15/2014" Probably my favorite collection of Holmes' adventures. "
— Jason, 1/13/2014" Once again, I was not disappointed by the writing of these fantastic stories by Doyle. In this particular work, my favorite adventures were The Dancing Men, Charles Augustus Milverton, The Golden Pince-Nez, and The Three Students...but really, I loved all of the mysteries. I noted how believeable Doyle makes his characters, and how excited I get at each unexpected twist in the stories that I tried, but could never predict. The perspective from Watson keeps the reader baffled and surprised by Holmes as Watson remains to be despite the many intellectual feats his partner has triumphed. Doyle also writes with great detail of the places so that you feel as if you can actually see the scene in England. He also did not disappoint with the amazing deductions the character of Sherlock Holmes makes, which I always try to incorporate into my own observations. ; ) "
— April, 1/12/2014" Listened to the audiobook on librivox.org. Excellent commuter entertainment! "
— James, 1/9/2014" While this was a good, easy read, I enjoyed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes more. "
— Jeannette, 1/9/2014" It's official. I'm a fan. :) "
— Christine, 1/7/2014" Halloa! By Jove! This is a great book, Watson. :D "
— Kharen, 1/7/2014" Of all the stories I liked "The Adventure of the Empty House" and "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder" best because we learned more about Holmes and Watson, how Holmes survived the Reichenbach Falls incident and how Watson returned to Baker Street - that part was especially great because it showed just how devious - and sweet - Holmes could be when he wanted something. "
— Kati, 1/6/2014" I really must get off the Sherlock Holmes train. "
— Kathy, 1/3/2014" Just my Favourite Collection of books that has not maintained all of it's brilliance to this day. "
— Dan, 1/2/2014" Just my Favourite Collection of books that has not maintained all of it's brilliance to this day. "
— Dan, 12/26/2013" From the "Hound of the Baskervilles" and "The Adventure of the Empty House" to the "Adventure of the Second Stain", Sherlock Holmes is always a freat read. "
— Michele, 12/23/2013" If you already like Sherlock Holmes stories, you will like this book. If not, there is little here to convert you. "
— Jwjohnsen, 12/21/2013" Great collection of short stories! Liked it much better than the previous collection. "
— Monica, 12/20/2013" Another lovely collection of Holmes stories. The Return is not quite as engaging as the Adventures or the Memoirs---I have to agree with the claim that the later stories are not quite as good as the earlier ones. That being said, they were still fun, and well worth a few minutes before nodding off at night. "
— Anie, 12/18/2013" yes. yes. i really liked it. "
— Annika, 12/16/2013" More mystery goodness. Always a fun read. "
— Jennannej, 12/15/2013" Easy to read, intriguing, but not taxing. "
— Kylie, 12/11/2013" Great stories but the one thing that stands out in my mind was how highly they thought of brandy for its medicinal purposes. "Mr Holmes, this man has had his finger chopped off!" "Quick Watson, get some brandy!" "
— Robert, 12/9/2013" Great stories but the one thing that stands out in my mind was how highly they thought of brandy for its medicinal purposes. "Mr Holmes, this man has had his finger chopped off!" "Quick Watson, get some brandy!" "
— Robert, 12/5/2013" Another set of cases written by Doyle featuring Holmes and Dr. Watson. Amazing read. "
— Upasana, 12/1/2013" not necessarily super amazing for me, but certainly entertaining as always. "
— Elle, 11/27/2013" I love these stories! I love how Watson narrates the stories, and how he can tell when Holmes gets agitated or excited by tiny details. "
— Carlie, 11/24/2013" It's official. I'm a fan. :) "
— Christine, 11/24/2013" Elementary. Absorbing. And just watched the recent mini series. "
— John, 11/20/2013" **This book is not the same edition that I read. "
— Jessica, 11/9/2013" I really enjoy the Sherlock Holmes books. This was a great read with some interesting mysteries. The only thing that disappointed me was the last story was supposed to be the greatest one, yet, I didn't think it all that spectacular. "
— Kaija, 11/6/2013" Really, the same review applies as for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. "
— Matija, 11/4/2013" Another great book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. So glad he decided to have Sherlock return. "
— Polly, 10/28/2013" Ben 13 racconti del buon Sherlock. Scoprirete inoltre come egli sia scampato ad una morte data per certa da tutti, persino dal fido Watson! "
— Alberto, 10/9/2013" I like Sherlock Holmes stories. I like Sherlock Holmes. He is intelligent above the average and that's way he couldn't be a moral example. The extraordinary people are different. "
— Florina, 9/26/2013" It's Sherlock--who doesn't love Sherlock, for cryin' out loud??? "
— Nicole, 8/28/2013" Excellent! Mr Holmes, you make my life worth living! "
— Roskzor, 8/17/2013" Either I am becoming like Sherlock Holmes, or the stories are becoming more predictable. Still enjoyable, though. "
— Rachel, 8/2/2013" Read from The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume II. "
— Abbey, 7/10/2013" Quite a fun read! A charming collection of stories that are a delight to read and that make one incapable of putting the book down. I would recommended to anyone who has had a chance to enjoy a Sherlock Holmes story in their youth. "
— Carlos, 7/6/2013" Can never find a fault in any Sherlock Holmes story. Loved every one of them as usual. "
— Becca, 6/27/2013" Another fantastic Baker street collection. I love how easily the 'problem' of Sherlock being dead is solved. Classic. "
— Kurt, 5/23/2013" buku ini berat,. tapi seru. gw punya lho.. he3 "
— Exxagirl, 5/13/2013" This book is amazing. My favorite stories are the Golden Glasses and the Picture of Dancing People. In the story "Adventure in Abbey Grange", Sherlock faces many difficulties to find the real culprit. And we can see that even Sherlock need more than 2 reviews in one case. "
— Francisca, 5/1/2013" Another great book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. So glad he decided to have Sherlock return. "
— Polly, 3/23/2013" Okay, so I'm not quite done, but this is a book of short crimes, so I can go back to it whenever I want. It was fun, as I find many sherlock Holmes novels, but a bit short for my taste. Still, it kept my Holmes reading going! "
— Alexkerr, 2/19/2013" Sherlock do i have to explain more "
— Theresa, 12/21/2012" I really enjoy the Sherlock Holmes books. This was a great read with some interesting mysteries. The only thing that disappointed me was the last story was supposed to be the greatest one, yet, I didn't think it all that spectacular. "
— Kaija, 12/14/2012" Another great Sherlock Mysteries from Conan Doyle. I really liked this book, many twists and turns that made for a great read. "
— Sam, 12/11/2012" By today's standards, these detective mysteries are pretty tame and not very complex. For the time, they were groundbreaking, but for todays reader they're more a nostalgic trip to where it all started. "
— Scott, 12/4/2012" Can never find a fault in any Sherlock Holmes story. Loved every one of them as usual. "
— Becca, 10/8/2012" To bad, it's a stereotype to brought the main character to life after been "killed" "
— Mindy, 10/1/2012" buku ini berat,. tapi seru. gw punya lho.. he3 "
— Exxagirl, 9/22/2012" Can never find a fault in any Sherlock Holmes story. Loved every one of them as usual. "
— Becca, 7/7/2012" I really must get off the Sherlock Holmes train. "
— Kathy, 4/16/2012" Another fantastic Baker street collection. I love how easily the 'problem' of Sherlock being dead is solved. Classic. "
— Kurt, 4/12/2012" Sherlock appears a bit more human and approachable in these stories. "
— Meredith, 3/30/2012" Sherlock do i have to explain more "
— Theresa, 1/11/2012" I didn't care for this one as much. It just wasn't as good as the others I had read. "
— Josh, 12/27/2011" This is an example for good old detective story. As always, Sherlock will be depicted as the best of detectives in Watson's eyes. While I think of this as a good point of story, many will see this a a flint in the sea of goodness that is detective canon story. "
— Limerick, 10/23/2011" Second or third read for me. I've been a fan for a long time. "
— Rob, 10/14/2011" Walaupun Sherlock Holmes dipercaya telah tiada, namun beberapa kisah semasa hidupnya masih sangat layak diperbincangkan sebagai kisah detektif paling unik dan menarik sepanjang abad "
— Chairani, 10/3/2011" The Adventure of the Empty House, The Adventure of Black Peter "
— Amanda, 9/28/2011" Okay, so I'm not quite done, but this is a book of short crimes, so I can go back to it whenever I want. It was fun, as I find many sherlock Holmes novels, but a bit short for my taste. Still, it kept my Holmes reading going! "
— Alexkerr, 8/24/2011" I'm not saying it's the greatest stuff ever written, but it's entertaining enough to keep going through as bedtime reading. "
— Ben, 7/31/2011" I didn't care for this one as much. It just wasn't as good as the others I had read. "
— Josh, 7/17/2011" If you already like Sherlock Holmes stories, you will like this book. If not, there is little here to convert you. "
— Jwjohnsen, 7/3/2011" Absorbing. All plots are interesting. "
— Shah, 7/1/2011" Classic Sherlock Holmes collection (1903/4). Still one of the best detective writers, copied by so many. "
— John, 5/14/2011" Even better than the adventures.... "
— David, 4/12/2011" I've enjoyed all of the Sherlock Holmes that I've read to date. Usually I'm not a big reader of short stories but these keep me engrossed and flipping the pages. Can't wait to read the last three books. "
— Greg, 3/22/2011" This is probably my favourite Sherlock book to date. In this one we are finally getting to see the man as the man and not just the machine. The relationship between the sleuth and his sidekick is also further explored. Fantastic stories and delightful mysteries. A true classic. "
— Tye, 3/3/2011" Not as good as some of the previous collections, as some of the stories are a little lacklustre - but still a classic piece of literature "
— James, 3/2/2011" Holmes is near immortal as ever, returning to Baker street - alive. "The Dancing Men" held the most suspense and adventure for me. "
— Christopher, 1/9/2011" I like all the Sherlock Holmes books. "
— Dad, 12/26/2010" Fun! Even if it is stereotypes and Empire. A strong character trumps both! "
— Suzanne, 11/27/2010" Great stories but the one thing that stands out in my mind was how highly they thought of brandy for its medicinal purposes. "Mr Holmes, this man has had his finger chopped off!" "Quick Watson, get some brandy!" "
— Robert, 9/9/2010" **This book is not the same edition that I read. "
— Jessica, 5/25/2010" I really enjoy the Sherlock Holmes books. This was a great read with some interesting mysteries. The only thing that disappointed me was the last story was supposed to be the greatest one, yet, I didn't think it all that spectacular. "
— Kaija, 4/4/2010" Okay, so I'm not quite done, but this is a book of short crimes, so I can go back to it whenever I want. It was fun, as I find many sherlock Holmes novels, but a bit short for my taste. Still, it kept my Holmes reading going! "
— Alexkerr, 3/16/2010" Fun! Even if it is stereotypes and Empire. A strong character trumps both! "
— Suzanne, 3/15/2010Sir 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.
Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.