The last collection of short stories from Doyle and some say, the darkest. This batch has vampires’ savagery and revenge, with just a touch of the Gothic. Perhaps reflecting the Lost Generation, post World War One, we see Doyle writing to a brutal realism not seen before. But the heroic figure of Sherlock Holmes and his ever-faithful side-kick Dr. Watson, are here to solve the most bizarre of crimes and mysteries as only the greatest detective the world has seen is most able. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic detective short story collection first published in 1927 London. A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with these works, crime fiction and detective stories at its finest. A Look Inside “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” “If you had killed Watson, you would not have got out of this room alive.” ― Arthur Conan Doyle, quote from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes About the Book The twelve final Holmes stories by Conan Doyle are collected in The Case-book. It's definitely the darkest and most out-of-the-ordinary anthology he's written. Some of the themes handled in these stories include betrayal, cruelty, mutilation, and violent retaliation; others include a blood-sucking vampire; eerie crypts at midnight; and weird bones in a furnace. The disillusioned postwar world of the 1920s is reflected in these tough and frequently unnerving stories, which feature a stark realism not found in the preceding volumes. The tone for the remaining cases is established in the opening narrative, "The Illustrious Client," in which we meet the most ruthless and wicked murderer of them all. In the midst of all this crime and darkness, Sherlock Holmes stands bright and ready to solve any mystery. A Stunning Reproduction At Van Isle Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best thriller, suspense and detective investigation books, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, adventure books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic Conan Doyle buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Books Specifics Original 1927 Text Detective Crime Short Stories Annotated Content Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Historical bullet pointed context Original black and white drawings