The eight stories selected for the present volume are among the most celebrated of Conan Doyle’s writings. They include the recurring characters that have become so familiar to mystery fans--Holmes’s associate Dr. Watson , their faithful landlady Mrs. Hudson, the criminal genius Professor Moriarty,and the others. For those not conversant with Holmes’s entire career-the relevant publications began in 1887 and end in 1927-it should be pointed out that Holmes and Watson shared rooms at 221B Baker Street, London,after having been introduced by a man referred to only as "young Stamford"; that Watson moved into his own home after meeting and marrying Mary Morstan, a central figure in one of Holmes’s early cases; and that in "The Final Problem" Conan Doyle intended to kill off Holmes and move on to other writing.

Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns supreme--Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of Victorian England.

Now readers can enioy the crime-solving exploits of the storied duo in this selection of favorite adventures."The Adventure of the Dancing Men" concerns the appearance of mysterious stick-figure drawings,which prove disastrous to a country squire and his bride; "The RedHeaded League" pits Holmes against a clever bank robber, while "A Scandal in Bohemia" finds the detective locked in cerebral combat with "that woman" Irene Adler, the only female who ever outwitted him (and the only one to steal his heart). In "The Final Problem,"Holmes confronts the evil Professor Moriarty, "the Napoleon of Crime," for the last time atop the Reichenbach Falls. Also included here are four other classic tales: "Silver Blaze," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," "The Engineer’s Thumb," and "The Crooked Man."

A great way to introduce younger readers to the world’s best-known fictional detective, this affordable collection will entertain mystery lovers of all ages.

From The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892)

 A Scandal in Bohemia

 The Red-headed League

 The Adventure of the Speckled Band

 The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb

From The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1893)

  Silver Blaze

 The Crooked Man

 The Final Problem

From The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905)

  The Adventure of the Dancing Men