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Clásico de la literatura juvenil, en la colección Nuevo Auriga. Texto abreviado, para facilitar la lectura de los más jóvenes.

The Cabmans Story is a short novella by the Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, our narrator the cabman regales us with tales of his various entertaining and bizarre experiences whilst transporting passengers all over London. Full of intrigue and humour, this is a delightful short story from the famous author.

Published in 1914, The German War by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of his essays on the subject of Germany and the growing threat he believed it posed. Written in the years just before the outbreak of WWI, many of his essays appear oddly prophetic today. A fascinating glimpse into the time-period, and a valuable insight into the mood and worries of the nation at the time.

Published in 1919, The Dealings of Captain Sharkey is a collection of pirate and adventure stories by internationally renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Short stories in the collection include, The Striped Chest, Jellands Voyage and That Little Square Box. This is a highly enjoyable collection of nautical adventure tales.

First published in 1895 The Man from Archangel is a collection of short stories by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The collection is split into two sections one of adventurous tales and the other focussing on stories of Victorian medicine. Stories include The Sealed Room, His First Operation and The Curse of Eve. No doubt drawing on his own experience as a physician, this is a fascinating selection of lesser-known stories from the popular author.

First published in 1894, Round the Red Lamp is a collection of mostly medical themed stories from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, no doubt drawing on his own experiences as a physician. Stories in the collection include the squeamish tale His First Operation, childbirth story The Curse of Eve and a sweet, sentimental account about the passage of time in Behind the Times.

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. This collection includes many of the famous cases - and great strokes of brilliance - that made the legendary Sherlock Holmes one of fiction's most popular creations. With his devoted amanuensis, Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke filled rooms in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil in such cases as 'The Speckled Band', in which a terrified woman begs their help in solving the mystery surrounding her sister's death, or 'A Scandal in Bohemia', which portrays a European king blackmailed by his mistress. In 'Silver Blaze' the pair investigate the disappearance of a racehorse and the violent murder of its trainer, while in 'The Final Problem' Holmes at last comes face to face with his nemesis, the diabolical Professor Moriarty - 'the Napoleon of crime'.

Professor Challenger is back - this time with some haunting encounters to handle.Challengers friend Edward Malone, a journalist, begins to investigate spiritualist meetings for his newspaper, along with the professors daughter, Enid.Scepticism is in their DNA, so they attend seances without expectation.But a clutch of creepy moments and spooky scenes leave them questioning everything they believe in.This is ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and The Woman in Black by Susan Hill.

Also published under the title The Tragedy of the Korosko, A Desert Drama is an exciting adventure story set in Egypt, by famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, a motley group of European tourists are enjoying a trip along the River Nile in the steamship Korosko while visiting Egypt, when they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped. Will they ever escape and make it home again? A thrilling tale, full of vivid descriptions, A Desert Drama was later adapted into a play by Doyle, titled Fires of Fate.

Esta edición de las Obras Completas de Sherlock Holmes consta de cuatro volúmenes, este primer vo-lumen contiene las siguientes obras que fueron pu¬blicadas en formato libro entre los años 1887-1892. Estudio en escarlata, El signo de los cuatro y Las aventuras de Sherlock Holmes.

SHERLOCK HOLMES 1894-1902

Set during the Hundred Years War, Sir Nigel follows the fortunes of Sir Nigel Loring. A minor noble, Sir Nigel is down on his luck following the premature death of his Lord. Nigel longs to become a true knight to engage in righteous battles and live a life ruled by chivalry and honour. The story follows Nigel as he sets out to achieve his dreams, encountering pettiness, corruption, and romance along the way. Packed full of adventure, humour and excitement, Sir Nigel is a prequel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyles earlier novel The White Company.

Aged 55 by the time WWI broke out in 1914, famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was keen to play his part in the war effort and became a private in a volunteer regiment. A Visit to Three Fronts is his account of visits he made to various Army positions during the conflict. Though a somewhat sanitised report, it is nevertheless a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who were on the frontlines of WWI.

First published in 1907, Through the Magic Door is an essay by the Sherlock Holmes author on the joy of literature and reading. In it, he enthuses about his favourite books and authors which include Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Pepys, and Edgar Allen Poe. Doyle describes how he often used to have to choose between lunch and a new book during his student days and gives his thoughts and advice to readers. A fascinating piece of writing from the British author.

First published in 1898 The Refugees is a historical tale by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Set largely in France at the end of the 17th century, the novel follows the story of a group of Huguenots whose very existence in France is under threat. Forced to flee persecution, they must make the perilous journey to freedom in Canada where they will have to try and make new lives for themselves. Full of vibrant characters, this is a fascinating story by the Victorian author.

My Friend the Murderer is a short story by Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Our narrator is a doctor who works at an Australian prison. The doctor is urged to take some time to speak to inmate 82, a man named Maloney whose villainous reputation precedes him. As the doctor gets to know him, he is shocked by what Maloney has to say. A gripping short story from the popular author.