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The Sign of the Four is the thrilling follow-up to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's premiere novel, A Study in Scarlet in which he introduced the world's first unofficial consulting detective, the legendary and brilliant Sherlock Holmes.

While investigating the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, a team led by Dr. Maracot is cut off from their ship and hurled to the bottom of the ocean. There, they find themselves in the remnants of the ancient civilization of Atlantis.

The deadly final encounter between Professor Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes took place at Reichenbach Falls on 4 May 1891. But when was their first encounter? When did Holmes first come to know that there was a evil genius behind a massive web of crime? This new story answers that question. What began with nothing more than a stolen Gladstone bag on wheels quickly escalates into murder and more. And if Holmes and Watson do not move fast enough, it could become much worse. This new story is a tribute -- a 'prequal' -- to the Canonical story of The Final Problem.

The secret plans for a submarine super-weapon have been stolen and it's up to Sherlock Holmes to find them. But with the government, the military and even his own brother turning up the pressure, can Sherlock unravel the web of secrets, spies and cunning crimes before it's too late?

When asked by his old school friend to help track down a missing maid, the genius detective finds himself unravelling a centuries-old mystery, and discovering much more than he expected. It's time for Holmes to rewrite history.

A secret government document has been stolen. It's up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the question of a curious bloodstain to contend with, will Holmes and Watson be able to piece the puzzle together in time?

Dive into the captivating world of piracy with Buccaneers, a thrilling non-fiction narrative that explores the origins and evolution of piracy in the Caribbean, sparked by the ravages of Spanish colonialism. Written with a flair for the dramatic by the acclaimed author of The Lady or the Tiger?, this engaging history brings the era to life. For those who love to read along, an online facsimile version of Buccaneers & Pirates is available, featuring an antique Caribbean map that serves as a fascinating reference for exploring the names of islands, ports, hideouts, and the legends of buried ...

A subtitle of this book is “The Lost World Under the Sea,” and it’s somewhat based on the famed legend of Atlantis. That was an ancient city or continent that was supposedly inundated by the sea. Whether it actually existed has been a question that has lasted for thousands of years. Greek philosopher Plato wrote about it around 360 BC, so even his possible information was second-hand. Tsunamis (sea storms) have existed for centuries and if there really was an Atlantis, any survivors may have fled inland and built new cities.

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Throughout many years, Dr. John H. Watson accompanied his friend and companion Sherlock Holmes in solving countless mysteries and crimes. Beginning in the 1880s and into the 20th century, Holmes consistently held his status as the world's most brilliant and successful detective. The New Adventures brings to the public for the very first time some of Watson's accounts of Sherlock Holmes cases previously kept under lock and key.

Um seinem Freund Daflon einen Gefallen zu tun, nimmt Sherlock Holmes den Fall von dessen Cousin an. Dieser erhält Erpresserbriefe und kann sich nicht erklären, womit ihn jemand erpressen will. Mit aufgedrängter Hilfe eines Kollegen namens Hörmen Porrutke sucht der Meisterdetektiv den Absender.

Advised to take a day off, Holmes and Watson take a trip to the Royal Parks of Kew Gardens. But life has something else in store for them. Inside the alm house a bizarly placed body was found. The local security manager asks Holmes and Watson for their help. Can they solve the case before Scotland Yard arrives?

Could the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville have been caused by the gigantic ghostly hound that is said to have haunted his family for generations? Arch-rationalist Sherlock Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense. Claiming to be immersed in another case, he sends Watson to Devon to protect the Baskerville heir and to observe the suspects at close hand.

London, Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts. Dr. John Watson, pensionierter Armeearzt, ist auf der Suche nach einer Bleibe in der britischen Hauptstadt, als er in einer Bar auf einen alten Bekannten trifft. Der macht ihn im Laboratorium des St. Bartholomew‘s Hospital mit seinem Kollegen Sherlock Holmes bekannt und kurz darauf beziehen Holmes und Watson das berühmte Apartment in der Baker Street 221 B, das in Zukunft Schauplatz und Ausgangspunkt zahlreicher Kriminalabenteuer des außergewöhnlichen Duos sein wird.

Die Schattenmänner versammeln sich zur finalen Opferzeremonie, während Holmes, Dr. Watson, Pater Brown und Pater Edmund im Innern der Ruine nach den gefangenen Mönchen suchen. Als sie die sechs Brüder in einem unterirdischen Verlies entdecken, befiehlt Schattenmeister Malone, die Opfer auf den Platz zu bringen. Doch bevor der erste Dolch niederfährt, unterbricht Pater Brown mit einer lautstarken Litanei die Zeremonie und sorgt für Verwirrung unter den Schattenmännern, die fieberhaft nach der Quelle der Stimme suchen.

Dive into the thrilling adventures of Etienne Gerard, a dashing Hussar in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. With an unwavering belief in his own bravery, skill with a sword, and charm with the ladies, Gerard embodies the archetype of a romantic hero. Yet, his overwhelming vanity often leads to humorous situations that reveal both his courage and his flaws. Obsessed with honor and glory, he captivates audiences with his stirring speeches and gallant gestures. Join Gerard on a journey filled with excitement, humor, and a touch of self-satisfaction.

A colleague of Dr. Watson asks Sherlock Holmes for help: His patient Joseph Merrick, known in public as the "elephant man", because of his strong physical deformations, was the victim of a brutal assault. Holmes and Watson take over the case, which takes them to the circus milieu.

Als Holmes und Watson im Frühjahr 1889 die Indian and Colonial Exhibition in Süd-Kensington besuchen, werden sie zufällig Zeuge eines merkwürdigen Diebstahls: Auf das Abhandenkommen einer scheinbar wertlosen afrikanischen Holzstatue vermag sich niemand so recht einen Reim zu machen. Weitere Nachforschungen führen Holmes, Watson und dessen Frau Mary, die auch diesmal wieder einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Lösung des Falls leistet, in die jüngere europäische Kolonialgeschichte.

The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards. It presents the detective's drug habit and humanizes him in a way that had not been done in the preceding novel, A Study in Scarlet (1887).

9. The Questioning: Inspector Lestrade is asking each and every Friar to take part in an interrogation, led by Inspector Lestrade. Holmes and Watson are only asked to assist. However the questioning does not turn out the way the Inspector expected.