Download or read book The Adventure of the Copper Beeches written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »The Adventure of the Copper Beeches« is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, about the brilliant Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in 1892. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE [1859-1930], was a Scottish physician and author, best known for his stories about the groundbreaking master detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle wrote a total of 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes and his constant companion Dr. Watson.
Download or read book Adventure of the Copper Beeches written by Vincent Goodwin and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miss Violet Hunter has been offered a position as a governess, but the employer has some mysterious requests including cutting her beautiful hair. Miss Hunter presents the situation to Sherlock Holmes for his opinion. Follow Holmes as he solves the mystery of the adventure of the Copper Beeches. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by anboco. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In general the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. The stories were well received, and boosted the subscriptions figures of The Strand Magazine, prompting Doyle to be able to demand more money for his next set of stories. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", includes the character of Irene Adler, who, despite being featured only within this one story by Doyle, is a prominent character in modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, generally as a love interest for Holmes. Doyle included four of the twelve stories from this collection in his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, picking "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" as his overall favourite.
Download or read book The Adventure of the Copper Beeches written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violet Hunter has been offered a position as a governess by Jephro Rucastle, owner of the country estate the Copper Beaches, in Hampshire. She wants to have Sherlock Holmes opinion, as to whether or not she should accept the position. The pay is three times what she is used to but it comes with strange conditions, such as having to cut her long hair short. Yet her would-be-employer seems nice enough and finally, Violet takes the job. Holmes tells her to send him a telegram if she ever needs him. Two weeks later, a telegram comes in begging him to come to her. "The Adventure of the Cooper Beeches" is part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes Short Stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curated new collections. The fascination with Conan Doyle’s enigmatic anti-hero Sherlock Holmes, and his pompous narrator Dr Watson, has barely subsided over the years. Inspiring a long line of detective stories and Whodunnits, Holmes is a constant feature on TV, and movie screens, with new audio and radio shows joining the frenzy. The Holmes tales have earned their place amongst the most influential of popular fantasy, crime and gothic stories.
Download or read book The Sherlock Holmes Mysteries written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes an Introduction by Anne Perry and a New Afterword by Regina Barreca. Indisputably the greatest fictional detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes lives on—in films, on television, and of course through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s inimitable craft. These twenty-two stories show Holmes at his brilliant best. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE THE NAVAL TREATY THE FINAL PROBLEM THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN THE ADVENTURE OF THE COPPER BEECHES THE CROOKED MAN THE RESIDENT PATIENT THE GREEK INTERPRETER THE ADVENTURE OF THE NORWOOD BUILDER THE ADVENTURE OF THE SOLITARY CYCLIST THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE THE FIVE ORANGE PIPS THE BOSCOMBE VALLEY MYSTERY THE ADVENTURE OF THE SIX NAPOLEONS THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL THE MUSGRAVE RITUAL THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN THE ADVENTURE OF THE ABBEY GRANGE
Download or read book The Adventure of the Retired Colourman written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whilst the retired art supplier Josiah Amberley was at the theatre, his wife ran away with a young man and a good deal of their money. Amberley wants Holmes to track her down but the latter is too busy and sends Watson in his stead. But it soon turns out that Holmes is not the only one who has been asked to solve this case. So now the question is: will the pair be able to track the runaway wife down first? And is there more to the story than they have been told? "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman" is part of "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes". Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Scotland and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. After his studies, he worked as a ship’s surgeon on various boats. During the Second Boer War, he was an army doctor in South Africa. When he came back to the United Kingdom, he opened his own practice and started writing crime books. He is best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short-stories starring the detective and Dr Watson, and they play an important role in the history of crime fiction. Other than the Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle wrote around thirty more books, in genres such as science-fiction, fantasy, historical novels, but also poetry, plays, and non-fiction.
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Copper Beeches written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Graphic Universe ™. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violet Hunter takes a job as a governess at the Copper Beeches. But she is puzzled when her employers ask her to cut her hair and wear a special dress. Things get stranger still when she finds a lock of hair that looks like her own and a mysterious hallway. Violet turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, but is it already too late?
Download or read book The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet« is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, about the brilliant Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in 1892. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE [1859-1930], was a Scottish physician and author, best known for his stories about the groundbreaking master detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle wrote a total of 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes and his constant companion Dr. Watson.
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes For Dummies written by Steven Doyle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a comprehensive guide to this important literary figure and his author. A classic literary character, Sherlock Holmes has fascinated readers for decades -- from his repartee with Dr. Watson and his unparalleled powers of deduction to the settings, themes, and villains of the stories. Now, this friendly guide offers a clear introduction to this beloved figure and his author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, presenting new insight into the detective stories and crime scene analysis that have has made Sherlock Holmes famous. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand yet thorough information on the characters, recurring themes, and locations, and social context of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the relationship of these stories to literature, and the forensics and detective work they feature. You'll also learn about the life of the author. Better understand and enjoy this influential literary character with this plain-English guide. Gain insight on these classic Doyle tales -- from the classic Hound of the Baskervilles to the lesser-known short stories to Holmes stories written by other mystery writers. Explore the appearance of Sherlock Holmes on film, TV, and stage. Examine Holmes today -- from the ever-expanding network of fans worldwide to story locations that fans can visit. It's elementary! Sherlock Holmes For Dummies is an indispensable guide for students and fans alike!
Download or read book The Copper Beeches written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The entire series of Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle is now available in large print, using the best practices for senior readers and those who are visually impaired. Each story includes the original Sherlock Holmes mystery as well as a note from the series editor, Craig Stephen Copland, the author of the New Sherlock Holmes Mysteries books. In The Adventure of Copper Beeches, Violet Hunter, an attractive, independent redhead, seeks the advice of Sherlock Holmes concerning her unusual offer of employment as a governess. Two weeks later she pleads with Holmes to come immediately to rescue her. Holmes and Watson race to Winchester and recuse not one but two young women from their peril. These books are great gifts for someone you care about who needs a larger size print to be able to enjoy these wonderful stories.
Download or read book The Adventure of the Copper Beeches Illustrated written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches", one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the last of the twelve collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in June 1892.Violet Hunter visits Holmes, asking whether she should accept a job as governess; a job with very strange conditions. She is enticed by the phenomenal salary which, as originally offered, is �100 a year, later increased to �120 when Miss Hunter baulks at having to cut her long hair short (her previous position paid �48 a year). This is only one of many peculiar provisos to which she must agree.The book also includes "The Five Orange Pips", the fifth of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891. Conan Doyle later ranked the story seventh in a list of his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories. This is also one of only two Sherlock Holmes short stories where Holmes' client dies after seeking his help. The other is "The Dancing Men".
Download or read book The Adventure of the Coiffured Bitches written by Craig Stephen Copland and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful young woman will soon inherit an lot of money. She disappears. Her little brother is convinced that she has become a zombie, living and not living in the graveyard of the ruined old church. Another young woman - flirtatious, independent, lovely - agrees to be the nurse to the little brother. She finds out far too much and, in desperation seeks help from Sherlock Holmes, the man she also adores. Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Miss Violet Hunter must solve the mystery of the coiffured bitches, avoid the massive mastiff that could tear their throats out, and protect the boy. The story is inspired by the original Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Fans of the original Sherlock Holmes will enjoy seeing the same characters in a brand new murder mystery.
Download or read book The Adventure of the Dancing Men and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title story plus three others featuring the peerless sleuth and his faithful sidekick: "The Adventure of the Dying Detective," "The Musgrave Ritual" and "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans."
Download or read book The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Saddleback Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themes: Adapted Classics, Low Level Classics, Graphic Novels, Illustrated, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Fiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. These literary masterpieces are made easy and interesting. This series features classic tales retold with color illustrations to introduce literature to struggling readers. Each 64-page eBook retains key phrases and quotations from the original classics. Read two of the most intriguing mystery stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" the sharp-eyed Holmes, along with his friend, Dr. Watson, is able to save the life of a young woman fated by an evil stepfather to meet a horrifying death. "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is even more difficult to solve, but Sherlock Holmes comes to the rescue again and saves an innocent young man from a fate he does not deserve.
Download or read book Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cardboard Box written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Graphic Universe ™. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious package reveals a revolting surprise! When Miss Susan Cushing receives a package with gruesome contents, she cannot imagine who sent it. While Inspector Lestrade dismisses the package as a practical joke, Holmes fears the worst. Can Holmes and Watson discover the sender?
Download or read book The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is the first series of stories featuring the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. This particular book is the 12th story of the series. Enjoy Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's imagination as you read "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches".*Matte cover with wrap-around cover art*
