With more than 300 memorable quotes drawn from the Sherlockian universe, this anthology is the perfect gift for any fan of the world’s greatest detective.
“When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” —Sherlock Holmes, “The Blanched Soldier”
Sherlock Holmes is renowned for his incredible mind, wry observations, and subtle wit, and this glorious collection features more than 300 quotes associated with Holmes himself as well as all the iconic characters in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. The words range from deeply philosophical to wonderfully humorous, including “I never make exceptions. An exception disproves the rule,” from “The Sign of Four.”
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