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Celebrate the magic and warmth of the holiday season with The Essential Christmas Collection, a curated anthology of timeless stories that capture the spirit of Christmas. From classic tales of generosity and joy to heartfelt moments of reflection, this collection will transport you to a world where miracles and Christmas cheer come to life. This enchanting compendium is perfect for cosy winter nights, family gatherings, and anyone seeking to rekindle the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy these classic tales that have delighted generations and continue to bring joy year after year.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle; The Call of the Wild, by Jack London; The Weary Blues, by Langston Hughes; The Great Gatsby, by F.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von einer jungen Dame aufgesucht, die um ihren verstorbenen Vater trauert. Obwohl der Obduktionsbericht von einer natürlichen Todesursache ausgeht, vermutet sie einen Mord. Tatsächlich findet Watson medizinische Unregelmäßigkeiten.

Die Ultimo-1 treibt menschenleer im All. Wo ist die Crew geblieben? Da ein gefährlicher Auftrag bevorstand, mussten Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson das Schiff vor einiger Zeit verlassen. Nun holt sie die Galaktische Union wieder an Bord, um das Rätsel der Verschwundenen zu lösen.

Wenige Tage vor dem prestigeträchtigen Pferderennen um den "Wessex Cup" in Winchester kommt es auf dem noblen Gestüt "King's Pyland" zu einem folgenschweren Verbrechen: Der Stallmeister John Straker wird ermordet im Ödland von Dartmoor aufgefunden. Von Colonel Ross' edlem Rennpferd "Silberpfeil" fehlt hingegen jede Spur... Inspektor Gregory steht vor mehr als nur einem Rätsel, als er Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson um Mithilfe bittet. Alle Indizien belasten einen Fremden, der sich im nahegelegenen Städtchen Tavistock einquartiert hat - Mr. Fitzroy Simpson.

Doktor Watson wandelt auf Freiersfüßen, und Sherlock Holmes spielt mit dem Gedanken, in den Ruhestand zu treten. Doch er hat die Rechnung ohne die Kriminellen dieser Welt gemacht. In Hampstead Heath scheint eine reißende Bestie ihr Unwesen zu treiben, die sofort Erinnerungen an den berüchtigten Hund von Baskerville weckt. Bei Ausgrabungen in London werden die Gebeine von Oliver Cromwell entdeckt – und prompt geraubt. Auf einer Kanalüberquerung wird ein Stewart ermordet. Es scheint unmöglich, dem Täter die Tat nachzuweisen.

Als Sherlock Holmes Doktor Watson tot in der gemeinsamen Wohnung findet, wird er von der Londoner Polizei festgenommen. Man verdächtigt ihn, den Mord an seinem besten Freund begangen zu haben. Eine lückelose Indizienkette spricht dafür, und sogar Mrs Hudson ist von der Schuld des Meisterdetektivs überzeugt.

Join Sherlock Holmes as he unravels an intriguing mystery that begins with a worn-out hat and a lifeless goose. What initially appears to be a straightforward case soon escalates into a thrilling pursuit of a felon linked to the theft of the invaluable Blue Carbuncle. Dive into this captivating and skillfully penned narrative. (Summary by phil chenevert)

Dive into another Sherlock Holmes adventure as he investigates an enigmatic tenant causing distress in his own apartment building. Initially reluctant to involve himself in such a minor affair, Holmes is eventually swayed and finds himself entangled in a transatlantic mystery involving a sinister Italian society of murderers and blackmailers. Experience a thrilling conclusion where the unexpected happens - the killer is commended. (Summary by Philip Chenevert)

Dive into the captivating world of Sherlock Holmes with this collection of his first 12 short stories, masterfully illustrated by Sidney Paget. These tales follow the publication of Holmes initial two novels, A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four. Discover the adventures that started it all, in this riveting summary narrated by David Clarke.

The Definitive Detective Collection brings together the finest deductive minds in fiction. Join Edgar Allan Poe's Auguste Dupin as he invents the detective genre in the mid-1800s, and follow the logical clues to the most famous detective ever committed to paper, Sherlock Holmes, in Victorian London. Along the way you'll also meet Josephine Tey's formiddable Inspector Alan Grant, as-well as G. K. Chesterton's beloved Father Brown, as they solve crimes in wondorously inventive and ingenious ways.

Auf Vermittlung von Watson wird Sherlock Holmes mit dem seltsamen Fall des jungen Ingenieurs Victor Hatherley betraut. Dieser erscheint mit stark blutender Handverletzung in der Baker Street und erzählt dazu eine abenteuerliche Geschichte. Holmes untersucht die Hintergründe und macht sich auf den Weg aufs Land, um den Täter zu stellen.

Ein Schmuckstück von unbezahlbarem Wert, einst im Besitz der gefürchteten Lucrezia Borgia. Eine geheimnisvolle Frau, deren Anwesenheit in London eine Blutspur des Verbrechens nach sich zieht. Ein entgleister Zug und ein gestohlener Sarg - Meisterdetektiv Sherlock Holmes und sein treuer Gefährte Dr. Watson schlittern unversehens in ein Inferno sich überschlagender Ereignisse ... und erblicken schließlich das sanfte Lächeln der Medusa...

This story is from The Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes (His Last Bow) collection. Further adventures by the master of observation and deduction, as faithfully recounted by his companion and greatest admirer, Dr. Watson. "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans," "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", and "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" are among the stories. David Timson's award-winning performances continue with this series.

In this collection are four of the finest cases of Mr. Sherlock Holmes, narrated by his faithful friend and admirer Dr. Watson. What was the mystery of the engineer's thumb? What was behind the disappearance of the race horse? Why did masked royalty walk up to see Holmes in Baker Street? These and other puzzles are solved in this collection by this bloodhound of a genius.

A Study in Scarlet was the very first Sherlock Holmes novel. Here, in the most remarkably precise manner, Doyle produced two of the most well-known characters in English fiction. Their individual traits and their relationships, their ambitions and foibles are introduced against the backdrop of an exciting story of revenge and persistence, which starts in Victorian England but moves to the American West, and the environment of the early Mormon communities.

The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Richard Dinnick. Young Dr. Mortimer ventures from Devonshire to Baker Street with news of the death of his friend, Sir Charles Baskerville. Can it really be that the grisly legend of the hound of the Baskervilles might have something to do with the case? Holmes will have none of it, but even he must accept that dark forces are at work. Dark forces that, it seems, Dr. Watson must face alone...afoot!

The Final Problem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Nicholas Briggs. Sherlock Holmes visits his good friend, Dr. John Watson...but Holmes is not his usual composed and supremely confident self. He is a hunted man. Having unearthed the criminal mastermind behind the greatest crimes in the land, Holmes has found himself a fugitive. But the great detective already has a plan in motion. It will not be long before his arch foe, Professor Moriarty, is in custody.

A thoroughly engaging collection of classic short stories from some of the greatest writers who lived.

Dr Watson comments: 'The stage lost a fine actor' when Holmes chose to devote his formidable talents to the solution of crime. Two of these stories, "The Reigate Squire" and "The Adventure of Beryl Coronet", Sherlock Holmes demonstrates his thespian powers as he unravels the mysteries.