Presented in a handsome hardback with gold foiling and stenciled edges, this compendium offers a selection of Arthur Conan Doyle's best Holmes cases. These comprise the ever-popular The Hound of the Baskervilles as well as 12 brilliant short stories, including 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' and 'The Final Problem'. Selected and introduced by award winning crime writer Martin...

Presented in a handsome hardback with gold foiling and stenciled edges, this compendium offers a selection of Arthur Conan Doyle's best Holmes cases. These comprise the ever-popular The Hound of the Baskervilles as well as 12 brilliant short stories, including 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', 'The Man with the Twisted Lip' and 'The Final Problem'. Selected and introduced by award winning crime writer Martin Edwards, these stories offer a marvelous blend of intriguing scenarios, dazzling detective work and vivid characterization. Their tales are accompanied by Sidney Paget's original Victorian illustrations, retaining the charm of the Holmes' adventures and making this collection a truly wonderful gift.