Sherlock: The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 2

The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction.

 

Each of the tales in this second of two volumes, from The Silver Blaze to Sherlock's final appearance in The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge – a ground-breaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today.

 

With introductions by Steven and Mark for each story, this collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired.

 

The selected stories for volume two:

 

The Silver Blaze 

The Yellow Face 

The Musgrave Ritual 

The Greek Interpreter 

The Final Problem 

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Empty House 

Charles Augustus Milverton 

The Bruce-Partington Plans 

The Devil’s Foot 

The Dying Detective