The Return of Sherlock Holmes: With original illustrations – annotated

The Return of Sherlock Holmes”” is a collection of 13 captivating detective stories featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. These stories mark Holmes’s return after his apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls. Here’s a brief summary of the collection: “”The Adventure of the Empty House”” : Holmes reappears after his supposed death and reunites with Watson to solve a case involving a murder attempt on a government official. “”The Adventure of the Norwood Builder”” : Holmes investigates a case where a young solicitor is accused of murdering his client, who had recently made him the beneficiary of his will. “”The Adventure of the Dancing Men”” : Holmes deciphers a mysterious code of dancing stick figures to uncover a dark secret from a client’s past. “”The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist”” : A young woman seeks Holmes’s help when she becomes the target of a sinister admirer while cycling alone in the countryside. “”The Adventure of the Priory School”” : Holmes is called upon to find a missing student from a prestigious boarding school and uncovers a complex kidnapping plot. “”The Adventure of Black Peter”” : Holmes investigates the murder of a retired sea captain, known as “”Black Peter,”” whose death appears to be linked to his past as a whaling captain. “”The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton”” : Holmes takes on a case involving a notorious blackmailer and helps a client retrieve potentially damaging letters. “”The Adventure of the Six Napoleons”” : Holmes investigates a series of apparently random acts of vandalism involving the destruction of busts of Napoleon Bonaparte. “”The Adventure of the Three Students”” : Holmes is called in to solve a case of potential cheating in an important examination at a university. “”The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez”” : Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a young secretary at the home of an eccentric professor. “”The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter”” : Holmes is asked to find a missing rugby player on the eve of a crucial match. “”The Adventure of the Abbey Grange”” : Holmes investigates the suspicious death of Sir Eustace Brackenstall and uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal. “”The Adventure of the Second Stain”” : Holmes is called upon to recover a missing diplomatic document that could have serious international consequences. Each story showcases Holmes’s remarkable deductive abilities and Watson’s steadfast friendship as they navigate the intricate mysteries of Victorian London. “”The Return of Sherlock Holmes”” remains a timeless classic in detective fiction, beloved by readers for over a century. —- ISBN: 9798325302015