The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book: A Collection of Enigmas to Puzzle Even the Greatest Detective of All (Sirius Literary Puzzles)

Moore, Dr Gareth

ISBN 10: 1788882865 / ISBN 13: 9781788882866

Published by Arcturus, 2019

Seller Inventory # mon0000353255

Synopsis:

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere.
-Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes.

Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for.

Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.

About the Author: Dr Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults. He is the creator of online brain training site www.BrainedUp.com and runs the daily puzzle website www.PuzzleMix.com. He gained his Ph.D from Cambridge University in the field of Machine Learning, and has contributed to various advanced projects for leading technology companies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book: A ...
Publisher: Arcturus
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: paperback
Illustrator: Paget, Dr Sidney; Hutchinson, George Wylie
Condition: Good