Archives by Tag 'Sherlock Holmes'

Review: ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

By oldenglishrose - Last updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

You might remember that back in April my random number generator selected by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for my TBR Lucky Dip book that month.  I know April seems a long time ago now, but this book has finally worked its way to the top of my review queue. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes comprises [...]

Review: ‘The Sign of Four’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

By oldenglishrose - Last updated: Monday, November 1, 2010

Title: Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Published: Headline Review, 2006, pp. 146.  Original publication 1890. Genre: Classic mystery fiction Blurb: As the seamy streets of London drown in a sea of smog, Sherlock Holmes sinks into a drug-induced stupour.  That is, until Miss Mary Morstan presents him with a most intriguing case.  A terrible death, [...]

Review: ‘A Study in Scarlet’ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

By oldenglishrose - Last updated: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Title: Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Published: Headline Review, 2006, pp. 164 Genre: Classic mystery fiction Blurb: Arriving in the wilderness of London and in need of lodgings, Dr John Watson finds himself living at 221b Baker Street with one Sherlock Holmes.  When a corpse is discovered in a derelict house Watson, fascinated by his [...]