APOLLO CLASSICS
 
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," published in 1892, is a collection of twelve short stories that introduced readers to the brilliant detective and his loyal friend, Dr. John Watson. These stories not only excited Victorian audiences but have continued to fascinate readers for over a century.
 
Sherlock Holmes, with his keen powers of observation and unparalleled deductive tactics, tackles a variety of cases that range from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Dr. Watson, our narrator, chronicles these adventures, giving us a window into Holmes's methods and the intricate details of each mystery. From "A Scandal in Bohemia," where Holmes faces the formidable Irene Adler, to "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," a tale of gothic horror and cunning, each story further shows Holmes’s unique approach to solving crimes.
 
The themes of these stories revolve around the triumph of intellect and justice, the exploration of human nature, and a keen observation of Victorian society. Doyle's ability to weave intricate plots with engaging characters has made these stories a cornerstone of the detective genre.
 
THE TWELVE STORIES
 
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 CARBUNCLE
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER’S THUMB
THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
THE ADVENTURE OF THE COPPER BEECHES