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'The greatest schemer of all time, the organizer of every deviltry, the controlling brain of the underworld, a brain which might have made or marred the destiny of nations - that's the man!'

Summoned to a mysterious manor house by one of the henchmen of his arch nemesis, Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson find themselves confronted by the scene of a brutal murder. But the brilliant Holmes soon reveals that there is much more to this case than first meets the eye...

First published as a serialisation in The Strand Magazine between 1914 and 1915, this fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel will delight fans of Conan Doyle's legendary detective and his faithful sidekick Watson.

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish physician and writer. He is internationally renowned for his tales of the detective Sherlock Holmes, which have been turned into immensely popular films, comics and TV series. Conan Doyle's work included mystery, fantasy and science fiction, as well as poetry, stories, plays, novels and non-fiction.

Reviews

'Holmes is a mesmerising creation and Conan Doyle a master storyteller' The Times

'The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters' Stephen Fry

Book Information
ISBN 9780008166755
Author Arthur Conan Doyle
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint William Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 15mm