The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's four classic Holmes novels in 2005 created a Holmes sensation. Klinger reassembles Doyle's four seminal novels in their original order, with over 1,000 notes, 350 illustrations and period photographs, and tantalizing new Sherlockian theories. Inside, readers will find:

• A Study in Scarlet (1887)-a tale of murder and revenge that tells of Holmes and Dr. Watson's first meeting;
• The Sign of Four (1889)-a chilling tale of lost treasure...and of how Watson met his wife;
• The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901)-hailed as the greatest mystery novel of all time; and
• The Valley of Fear (1914)-a fresh murder scene that leads Holmes to solve a long-forgotten mystery.

Whether as a stand-alone volume or as a companion to the short stories, this classic work illuminates the timeless genius of Conan Doyle for an entirely new generation.

About the Author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is most noted for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories. He was a prolific writer whose other works include a wide range of science fiction stories, historical novels, romances, poetry, and nonfiction. Leslie S. Klinger is the multi-award-winning author of The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes, New Annotated Dracula, New Annotated Frankenstein, and The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft, Volumes I and II. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews
"A beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable edition...will appeal to first time readers and seasoned veterans." -- Daniel Stashower - Washington Post Book World
"A generous work, scholarly yet utterly accessible, a remarkable showcase of the detective's continuing allure." -- David L. Ulin - Los Angeles Times
"A must-have for any serious mystery fan, this edition will stand as the benchmark for generations to come." -- Publishers Weekly
"A vast work of entertaining ingenuity and erudition." -- Boston Globe
"Even the sleuth of Baker Street would be awed by the ingenious deductions and dazzling speculations of modern Sherlockian scholarship." -- Michael Dirda
"Hailed as the definitive exegesis of Holmes and his times." -- Mark Weingarten - The New York Times
"A feast for any fans of the greatest detective who ever stalked the earth." -- Maureen Corrigan - Fresh Air


Awards
Winner of Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award 2005.



Book Information
ISBN 9780393058000
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Format Hardback
Page Count 992
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 2425g
Dimensions(mm) 272mm * 234mm * 58mm