Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One Volume (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Valley of Fear…By Arthur Conan Doyle
Length95h 14m
About this audiobook
Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One Volume gathers the full canon of Arthur Conan Doyle's detective fiction, from the early brilliance of A Study in Scarlet to the intricate cases of the later short stories. Written in a lucid, economical style shaped by Victorian periodical culture, these works combine gothic atmosphere, urban realism, scientific reasoning, and dramatic dialogue. Through Dr. Watson's genial narration, Holmes's deductions become both intellectual performances and moral investigations into the anxieties of modern London. Arthur Conan Doyle, trained as a physician at the University of Edinburgh, drew deeply on medical observation, empirical method, and the diagnostic example of Dr. Joseph Bell in creating Holmes. His own professional frustrations, imperial-era experiences, and interest in justice, rational inquiry, and sensational storytelling informed a body of work that transformed detective fiction from diversion into a disciplined literary form. This volume is indispensable for readers seeking the complete development of one of literature's most enduring figures. It is recommended not only to admirers of mystery and crime fiction, but also to students of Victorian culture, narrative technique, and the history of modern reasoning in literature.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (271.6K)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length95 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One Volume (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Introduction
7An Intimate Study of Sherlock Holmes
8Novels
9A Study in Scarlet
10Part I. Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D., Late of the Army Medical Department
11Part II. The Country of the Saints
12The Sign of Four (pt. 1)
13The Sign of Four (pt. 2)
14The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 1)
15The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 2)
16The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 3)
17The Valley of Fear
18Part 1. The Tragedy of Birlstone (pt. 1)
19Part 1. The Tragedy of Birlstone (pt. 2)
20Part 2. The Scowrers (pt. 1)
21Part 2. The Scowrers (pt. 2)
22Short Stories
23The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
24A Scandal in Bohemia
25The Red-Headed League
26A Case of Identity
27The Boscombe Valley Mystery
28The Five Orange Pips
29The Man with the Twisted Lip
30The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
31The Adventure of the Speckled Band
32The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
33The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
34The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
35The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
36The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
37Silver Blaze
38The Yellow Face
39The Stock-Broker’s Clerk
40The “Gloria Scott”
41The Musgrave Ritual
42The Reigate Puzzle
43The Crooked Man
44The Resident Patient
45The Greek Interpreter
46The Naval Treaty
47The Final Problem
48The Return of Sherlock Holmes
49The Adventure of the Empty House
50The Adventure of the Norwood Builder
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