The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Collection: 4 novels + 56 short stories + An Intimate Study of Sherlock Holmes by Conan Doyle himself (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Detective CasesBy Arthur Conan Doyle
Length73h 42m
About this audiobook
Bringing together the four Sherlock Holmes novels and fifty-six short stories, alongside Conan Doyle's own "An Intimate Study of Sherlock Holmes," this collection offers the complete architecture of one of literature's most influential detective worlds. From the fog-bound streets of Victorian London to country houses, colonial echoes, and locked-room enigmas, the tales combine rigorous plotting, brisk prose, Gothic atmosphere, and the scientific rationalism of late nineteenth-century crime fiction. Holmes's methods—observation, deduction, disguise, and psychological inference—helped define the modern detective genre. Arthur Conan Doyle, trained as a physician at the University of Edinburgh, drew deeply on medical diagnostics and the example of Dr. Joseph Bell in shaping Holmes's analytical brilliance. His own life—marked by professional uncertainty, imperial travel, spiritual inquiry, and literary ambition—fed the tensions between reason and mystery that animate the canon. Though Doyle sometimes felt overshadowed by his creation, his craftsmanship gave Holmes enduring mythic force. This volume is ideal for readers seeking both entertainment and literary history: a masterclass in narrative economy, character construction, and the pleasures of intellectual suspense.
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.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length73 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 13, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 5)
2Introduction
28THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
29THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
30THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (pt. 3)
5Synopsis (Selection)
31THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 1)
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6An Intimate Study of Sherlock Holmes
32THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 2)
7A STUDY IN SCARLET
33THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 3)
8LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
34THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 4)
9A FLIGHT FOR LIFE
35THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 5)
10THE CONCLUSION
36THE VALLEY OF FEAR
11THE SIGN OF FOUR
3726 BIRLSTONE 9 47 171
12THE EPISODE OF THE BARREL
38DEAR INSPECTOR MACDONALD (pt. 1)
13THE BAKER STREET IRREGULARS
39DEAR INSPECTOR MACDONALD (pt. 2)
14A BREAK IN THE CHAIN
40COAL AND IRON DISTRICT
15THE END OF THE ISLANDER
41HIS LAST BOW
16THE GREAT AGRA TREASURE
42A SOLUTION (pt. 1)
17THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
43A SOLUTION (pt. 2)
18IS (pt. 1)
44A SOLUTION (pt. 3)
19IS (pt. 2)
45THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 1)
20IS (pt. 3)
46THE CASE-BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 2)
21IS (pt. 4)
47UPON SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 1)
22IS (pt. 5)
48UPON SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 2)
23THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 1)
49UPON SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 3)
24THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 2)
50Analysis
25THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 3)
51Reflection
26THE MEMOIRS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (pt. 4)
52Memorable Quotes
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The Speckled BandArthur Conan Doyle2h 37m$7 · $0.00
The Case of Mr. George EdaljiArthur Conan Doyle2h 20m$7 · $0.00
The Mediumship of Florence CookArthur Conan Doyle20m$7 · $0.00
A Study in ScarletArthur Conan Doyle4h 44m$7 · $0.00
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A New Light on Old CrimesArthur Conan Doyle49m$7 · $0.00
Jane AnnieArthur Conan Doyle1h 55m$7 · $0.00
Collected Short Stories, Volume 8Arthur Conan Doyle7h 38m$7 · $0.00
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m$12 · $0.00
Meddlesome MoneyMildred Abbott8h 21m$20
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
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The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m$23
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
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No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17
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Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Murder in the TowerRoy Lewis8h 23m$20
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