The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes (Illustrated & Enhanced)

Arthur Conan Doyle

Jan 1998 · Bright Reads · AI-narrated by Mike (from Google)

About this audiobook

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is a must-have for any fan of the legendary detective. But this edition is not just any ordinary copy - it features premium enhanced illustrations that bring the stories to life like never before. Each chapter is filled with meticulously detailed illustrations that perfectly capture the atmosphere of the Victorian era and the characters of the tales. From the gritty streets of London to the luxurious drawing rooms of the upper class, these illustrations transport the reader right into the heart of the action.

In this collection, readers will find some of Sherlock Holmes' most famous cases, including "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League," and "The Adventure of the Empty House." These stories showcase Holmes' unparalleled powers of observation and deduction, and provide a glimpse into the mind of one of literature's most iconic characters.

This premium enhanced edition is perfect for fans of the series who are looking for a new way to experience the stories, as well as for those who are new to the world of Sherlock Holmes and want to see what all the fuss is about. With its high-quality illustrations and timeless tales, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is sure to be a treasured addition to any bookshelf.

About the author

The most famous fictional detective in the world is Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. However, Doyle was, at best, ambivalent about his immensely successful literary creation and, at worst, resentful that his more "serious" fiction was relatively ignored. Born in Edinburgh, Doyle studied medicine from 1876 to 1881 and received his M.D. in 1885. He worked as a military physician in South Africa during the Boer War and was knighted in 1902 for his exceptional service. Doyle was drawn to writing at an early age. Although he attempted to enter private practice in Southsea, Portsmouth, in 1882, he soon turned to writing in his spare time; it eventually became his profession. As a Liberal Unionist, Doyle ran, unsuccessfully, for Parliament in 1903. During his later years, Doyle became an avowed spiritualist. Doyle sold his first story, "The Mystery of the Sasassa Valley," to Chambers' Journal in 1879. When Doyle published the novel, A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Sherlock Holmes was introduced to an avid public. Doyle is reputed to have used one of his medical professors, Dr. Joseph Bell, as a model for Holmes's character. Eventually, Doyle wrote three additional Holmes novels and five collections of Holmes short stories. A brilliant, though somewhat eccentric, detective, Holmes employs scientific methods of observation and deduction to solve the mysteries that he investigates. Although an "amateur" private detective, he is frequently called upon by Scotland Yard for assistance. Holmes's assistant, the faithful Dr. Watson, provides a striking contrast to Holmes's brilliant intellect and, in Doyle's day at least, serves as a character with whom the reader can readily identify. Having tired of Holmes's popularity, Doyle even tried to kill the great detective in "The Final Problem" but was forced by an outraged public to resurrect him in 1903. Although Holmes remained Doyle's most popular literary creation, Doyle wrote prolifically in other genres, including historical adventure, science fiction, and supernatural fiction. Despite Doyle's sometimes careless writing, he was a superb storyteller. His great skill as a popular author lay in his technique of involving readers in his highly entertaining adventures.