Holmes seems to only need Dr. Watson's help in these two stories as a Chronicler. In fact, Holmes' genius is mostly performed "off-stage," though we do get a glimpse into his penchant for disguises, and his patience on stakeouts. These are two well-told tales, and parts of Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series of stories.

A King... A beautiful woman... A photograph ripe for blackmail... Sherlock Holmes has a unique situation to handle. And he finds his adversary to be a most remarkable woman Dr. Watson, ever by the indomitable detective's side, puts himself at risk of arrest for his friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle declared this to be his fifth favorite Sherlock Holmes story. You just might decide its Number One, on your list A concise tale, told by the Master of the British Detective Story

Three tales of the Master Detective, from the Master Detective Story Writer Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British writer and physician, most noted for his fictional stories about the most famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who is generally considered THE milestone Character in the field of crime fiction Conan Doyle is also known for writing the fictional adventures of a second character, Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels....

A mysterious light in a strange valley leads to danger - and more... The mystery of the Mary Celeste - solved ... An ailing and paranoid General threatens his daughter's marriage.. These are the first two short stories, and first novel for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which started one of the most successful writing careers of all times Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle died on July 7, 1930, in his home, Windlesham Manor, in Crowborough, East Sussex. He was 71 years of age, having had a long and successful life and career. But his stories have lived on, reprinted again and again, as these three...

A Bachelor. A bejeweled Coronet. A Suspicious Job Offer. These are the fodder that piques Sherlock Holmes' interest inb thes three cases, reported and narrated by Holmes' steadfast ally, Dr. Watson. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British writer and physician, most noted for his fictional stories about the most famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who is generally considered THE milestone Character in the field of crime fiction Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction...

The Combat of Ferdiad and Cuchulain Being that Most Famous Passage from the Irish Celtic Story, Tain Bo Cualnge (The Cattle-Raid of Cooley) From a translation by, Joseph Dunn Illustrated Edition Edited by, D. Gardner