The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Arthur Conan Doyle

ISBN 10: 0241597005 / ISBN 13: 9780241597002

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, GB, 2022

About this Item

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' where Holmes is foiled by the quick-thinking of 'the woman', Irene Adler, to what was presumed to be the last, 'The Final Problem' where Holmes at last comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this selection is presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective.'Arthur Conan Doyle is unique . Personally, I would walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman' Stephen Fry.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241597005
• ISBN 13: 9780241597002
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 11.68W x 1.88H x 16.76D centimeters 11.68 centimeters width by 1.88 centimeters height by 16.76 centimeters depth
• Weight: 214 grams

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Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes's most iconic adventures, now in a Little Clothbound Classic designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

A Penguin Classic Hardcover

Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia" where Holmes is foiled by the quick thinking of '"the woman," Irene Adler, to what was presumed to be the last, "The Final Problem'" where Holmes at last comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this selection presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective.

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified asa doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.