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Book Synopsis The Mystery of Sasassa Valley, the Original Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
Download or read book The Mystery of Sasassa Valley, the Original Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do I know why Tom Donahue is called "Lucky Tom"? Yes, I do; and that is more than one in ten of those who call him so can say. I have knocked about a deal in my time, and seen some strange sights, but none stranger than the way in which Tom gained that sobriquet, and his fortune with it. For I was with him at the time. Tell it? Oh, certainly; but it is a longish story and a very strange one; so fill up your glass again, and light another cigar, while I try to reel it off. Yes, a very strange one; beats some fairy stories I have heard; but it's true, sir, every word of it.
Book Synopsis The Mystery of Sasassa Valley by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Mystery of Sasassa Valley written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery of Sasassa Valley (subtitled A South African Story) is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Chambers's Journal, 6 september 1879. This is Conan Doyle's first published short story, when he was 20. The story was first published anonymously. His name only appeared in the 1893 US and continental editions.
Book Synopsis The Mystery of Sasassa Valley by : Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Mystery of Sasassa Valley written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do I know why Tom Donahue is called “Lucky Tom”? Yes, I do; and that is more than one in ten of those who call him so can say. I have knocked about a deal in my time, and seen some strange sights, but none stranger than the way in which Tom gained that sobriquet, and his fortune with it. For I was with him at the time. Tell it? Oh, certainly; but it is a longish story and a very strange one; so fill up your glass again, and light another cigar, while I try to reel it off. Yes, a very strange one; beats some fairy stories I have heard; but it’s true, sir, every word of it. There are men alive at Cape Colony now who’ll remember it and confirm what I say. Many a time has the tale been told round the fire in Boers’ cabins from Orange state to Griqualand; yes, and out in the bush and at the diamond-fields too. I’m roughish now, sir; but I was entered at the Middle Temple once, and studied for the bar. Tom-worse luck!-was one of my fellow- students; and a wildish time we had of it, until at last our finances ran short, and we were compelled to give up our so-called studies, and look about for some part of the world where two young fellows with strong arms and sound constitutions might make their mark. In those days the tide of emigration had scarcely begun to set in toward Africa, and so we thought our best chance would be down at Cape Colony. Well,-to make a long story short,-we set sail, and were deposited in Cape Town with less than five pounds in our pockets; and there we parted. We each tried our hands at many things, and had ups and downs; but when, at the end of three years, chance led each of us up-country and we met again, we were, I regret to say, in almost as bad a plight as when we started. Well, this was not much of a commencement; and very disheartened we were, so disheartened that Tom spoke of going back to England and getting a clerkship. For you see we didn’t know that we had played out all our small cards, and that the trumps were going to turn up. No; we thought our “hands” were bad all through. It was a very lonely part of the country that we were in, inhabited by a few scattered farms, whose houses were stockaded and fenced in to defend them against the Kaffirs. Tom Donahue and I had a little hut right out in the bush; but we were known to possess nothing, and to be handy with our revolvers, so we had little to fear. There we waited, doing odd jobs, and hoping that something would turn up. Well, after we had been there about a month something did turn up upon a certain night, something which was the making of both of us; and it’s about that night, sir, that I’m going to tell you. I remember it well. The wind was howling past our cabin, and the rain threatened to burst in our rude window. We had a great wood fire crackling and sputtering on the hearth, by which I was sitting mending a whip, while Tom was lying in his bunk groaning disconsolately at the chance which had led him to such a place.
Book Synopsis The Mystery of Sasassa Valley by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Mystery of Sasassa Valley written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery of Sasassa Valley By Arthur Conan Doyle The Mystery of Sasassa Valley (subtitled A South African Story) is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Chambers's Journal, 6 september 1879. This is Conan Doyle's first published short story, when he was 20. The story was first published anonymously. His name only appeared in the 1893 US and continental editions. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Book Synopsis The Red Star, the Original Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
Download or read book The Red Star, the Original Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The house of Theodosius, the famous eastern merchant, was in the best part of Constantinople at the Sea Point which is near the church of Saint Demetrius. Here he would entertain in so princely a fashion that even the Emperor Maurice had been known to come privately from the neighbouring Bucoleon palace in order to join in the revelry. On the night in question, however, which was the fourth of November in the year of our Lord 630, his numerous guests had retired early, and there remained only two intimates, both of them successful merchants like himself, who sat with him over their wine on the marble verandah of his house, whence on the one side they could see the lights of the shipping in the Sea of Marmora, and on the other the beacons which marked out the course of the Bosphorus. Immediately at their feet lay a narrow strait of water, with the low, dark loom of the Asiatic hills beyond. A thin haze hid the heavens, but away to the south a single great red star burned sullenly in the darkness.
Book Synopsis Lot No 249, the Original Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book Lot No 249, the Original Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the dealings of Edward Bellingham with William Monkhouse Lee, and of the cause of the great terror of Abercrombie Smith, it may be that no absolute and final judgment will ever be delivered. It is true that we have the full and clear narrative of Smith himself, and such corroboration as he could look for from Thomas Styles the servant, from the Reverend Plumptree Peterson, Fellow of Old's, and from such other people as chanced to gain some passing glance at this or that incident in a singular chain of events. Yet, in the main, the story must rest upon Smith alone, and the most will think that it is more likely that one brain, however outwardly sane, has some subtle warp in its texture, some strange flaw in its workings, than that the path of Nature has been overstepped in open day in so famed a centre of learning and light as the University of Oxford.
Book Synopsis Sherlock Holmes - The Complete Short Stories Collection by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes - The Complete Short Stories Collection written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the mysterious life of 221B Baker Street’s resident detective in this complete collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring all 56 of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories, this comprehensive collection captures the full range of the detective’s exceptional observation and deduction skills. Join Holmes and his faithful confidant, Doctor Watson, as they solve some of the most intriguing cases of their careers. Whether it's the crowded streets of Victorian London to the remote and rugged countryside, these stories are filled with memorable characters, richly drawn settings, and fast-paced storytelling. The stories featured in this volume include: - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Adventure of the Speckled Band - The Adventure of the Red-Headed League - The Adventure of the Illustrious Client - Silver Blaze - The Naval Treaty This Sherlock Holmes collector's edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.
Book Synopsis The Naval Treaty - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Naval Treaty - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a valuable naval treaty vanishes, the British government must rely on Sherlock Holmes to find and save it before it falls into the wrong hands. Sherlock Homes must rely on his signature skills of deduction when the search for a valuable naval treaty is left up to him. Setting out to solve the case that has baffled the Foreign Office and Scotland Yard, Holmes begins to unravel a complex web of deceit and treachery. Join the legendary detective and his loyal confidant, Doctor Watson, as they navigate a labyrinth of false leads and dead ends in this gripping tale. First published in 1893, ‘The Naval Treaty’ is one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most thrilling mysteries and is not to be missed by fans of detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.
Book Synopsis Sherlock Holmes - A Selection of Short Mystery Stories by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes - A Selection of Short Mystery Stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most esteemed detective, comes head to head with his greatest challenges in this thrilling collection of Arthur Conan Doyle’s crime stories. Published between 1890 and 1917, this Sherlock Holmes collection features 11 of Arthur Conan Doyle’s finest detective fiction stories. Each gripping case showcases the brilliant mind of Holmes and the lengths he will go to solve a case. With vivid descriptions, endless twists and turns, and dramatic conclusions, these tales are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. This new edition from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction. The stories featured in this volume include: - Silver Blaze - The Speckled Band - The Sign of the Four - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Naval Treaty - The Blue Carbuncle - The Greek Interpreter - The Red-Headed League - The Empty House - The Missing Three-Quarter - His Last Bow
Book Synopsis The Lift, the Original Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Lift, the Original Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flight-Commander Stangate should have been happy. He had come safely through the war without a hurt, and with a good name in the most heroic of services. He had only just turned thirty, and a great career seemed to lie ahead of him. Above all, beautiful Mary MacLean was walking by his side, and he had her promise that she was there for life. What could a young man ask for more? And yet there was a heavy load upon his heart.
Book Synopsis A Case of Identity - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book A Case of Identity - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the curious disappearance of a young woman’s fiance in this mysterious case of stolen identity. When Mary Sutherland comes to Sherlock Holmes to request he find her missing fiance, the remarkable detective wastes no time solving the puzzling case. After being abandoned at the altar on what should’ve been her wedding day, Mary is convinced that the disappearance of her husband-to-be is the result of a more sinister plot. Through his deductive powers, Holmes is able to unravel a web of deceit, false identities, and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the case. First published in 1891, ‘A Case of Identity’ is a gripping short story from the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Sidney Paget.
Book Synopsis Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Jewels by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Jewels written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting collection of short stories follows literature’s favourite detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he investigates three complex cases of missing jewels. These three tales will captivate fans of detective fiction and intrigue readers with their intricate plots and mysterious twists. In ‘The Beryl Coronet’ (1892), a banker is holding a small crown as collateral. When three of the crown’s beryls vanish, seemingly at his own son’s hand, the banker calls on Holmes to clear his family’s name and recover the missing jewels. ‘The Six Napoleons’ (1904) sees a series of break-ins resulting in the theft and destruction of several plaster busts of Napoleon. Could there be a radical Napoleon hater on the loose, or is there a more sinister scheme behind the robberies? Finally, in ‘The Mazarin Stone’ (1921), Holmes has been tracking and following a diamond thief, but in protecting the valuable jewel, the master detective might have placed his life in the centre of a dark and dangerous plot. With his trademark intellect and attention to detail, Join Holmes as he navigates three complex webs of suspects and motives to uncover the truth behind these missing jewels. This new collection from Read & Co. Books features the original illustrations by Sidney Paget and a specially commissioned introduction.
Book Synopsis The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short story highlights the phenomenal mind of Sherlock Holmes as the detective unravels the complex case of a star rugby player’s disappearance. Godfrey Staunton plays in the three-quarters position of the University of Cambridge rugby team. When he disappears just before a big game against Oxford, the entire team is desperate to uncover his whereabouts. Despite sports being beyond Sherlock Holmes’ field of knowledge, he agrees to take on the case and is soon unravelling the mystery. First published in 1904, ‘The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter’ is a thrilling detective story that showcases the skill and intellect of Sherlock Holmes. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories - Sherlock Holmes by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book 7 best short stories - Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherlock Holmes is a private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective", Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. - A Scandal in Bohemia - The Red-headed League - A Case of Identity - The Boscombe Valley Mystery - The Five Orange Pips - The Man with the Twisted Lip - The Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
Book Synopsis The Valley of Fear and Selected Cases by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Valley of Fear and Selected Cases written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of thrilling mysteries featuring the renowned Sherlock Homes includes The Valley of Fear, in which a murder at an English country estate is strangely related to a cipher message sent by an associate of Professor Moriarty. Original.
Book Synopsis The British and Irish Short Story Handbook by : David Malcolm
Download or read book The British and Irish Short Story Handbook written by David Malcolm and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British and Irish Short Story Handbook guides readers through the development of the short story and the unique critical issues involved in discussions of short fiction. It includes a wide-ranging analysis of non-canonical and non-realist writers as well as the major authors and their works, providing a comprehensive and much-needed appraisal of this area. Guides readers through the development of the short story and critical issues involved in discussions of short fiction Offers a detailed discussion of the range of genres in the British and Irish short story Includes extensive analysis of non-canonical writers, such as Hubert Crackanthorpe, Ella D’Arcy, T.F. Powys, A.E. Coppard, Julian Maclaren-Ross, Mollie Panter-Downes, Denton Welch, and Sylvia Townsend Warner Provide a wide-ranging discussion of non-realist and experimental short stories Includes a large section on the British short story in the Second World War
Book Synopsis The Adventure of the Empty House - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Adventure of the Empty House - A Sherlock Holmes Short Story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the short story that shocked Sherlock Holmes fans across the globe and discover how the renowned detective got away with his greatest coup yet: surviving death. It’s been three years since Sherlock Holmes had a fatal encounter with Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, and Doctor Watson has started investigating crime alone. When a seemingly unsolvable locked-room murder occurs, Watson visits the crime scene. Several odd characters are present, including an elderly book collector, who may not be all he seems... First published in The Strand Magazine, ‘The Adventure of the Empty House’ is a remarkable example of Arthur Conan Doyle’s skill in writing detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.
