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Detective stories existed for centuries before the concept of the detective itself—amateur or professional— was fully formulated, and tales of mystery and intrigue have been thrilling readers since ancient times. The Lock and Key Library is the classic overview of the history of the mystery genre, at once a rousing listen for fans of the unsolved and unknown as well as an essential literary resource for those seeking to understand the roots of modern pulp fiction. This volume is sure to delight and enthrall armchair detectives and fans of classic mysteries alike.

"A Study in Scarlet" is the first published story of one of the most famous literary detectives of all time, Sherlock Holmes. Here Dr. Watson, who has just returned from a war in Afghanistan, meets Sherlock Holmes for the first time when they become flat-mates at the famous 221 B Baker Street. In "A Study in Scarlet" Sherlock Holmes investigates a murder at Lauriston Gardens as Dr. Watson tags along with Holmes while narratively detailing his amazing deductive abilities.

Inspektor Lestrade ze Scotland Yardu zostaje wysłany do Sussex. Właściciel posiadłości Birlstone został w bestialski sposób zamordowany, a wszelkie ślady zostały zatarte. Czy powodem tego morderstwa jest przeszłość pana Douglasa jako poszukiwacza złota w Ameryce, czy też arcywróg Sherlocka Holmesa, profesor Moriarty maczał w tym palce?

Once again, the game's afoot! Out of the fog-shrouded night comes the world-renowned consulting detective and his ever-faithful amanuensis to battle the crimes, solve the mysteries, and reveal all that could ever possibly be known. Here are Holmes and Watson at their best. John Patrick Lowrie stars as Sherlock, with Lawrence Albert as the good doctor in 17 elegant adaptations of original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Produced by radio legend Jim French, these 19th-century tales are told in a 20th-century style, with 21st-century audio technique.

An army colonel is found dead in a pool of blood, his wife out cold beside him. The room is locked; the key missing. It’s another classic case for Sherlock Holmes to crack, with secrets to untangle and dark pasts to unearth. Robert Hardy, known to many for playing Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is the expert reader bringing this thrilling story to vivid life.

Dark secrets, blackmail and murder: it’s another classic case for the world’s most famous detective. When a young woman must be rescued from a ruthless blackmailer, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson find themselves pulled dangerously close to being on the wrong side of the law.... Based on real events, this lively short is brought vividly to life by Robert Hardy, known to many for playing Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

"...Mon père avait trouvé la mort en janvier 1885. Deux années et huit mois s'écoulèrent. J'avais vécu tranquille à Horsham et je commençais à espérer que cette malédiction ne pèserait plus sur notre famille, qu'elle avait été levée avec la disparition tragique de la génération précédente. Cependant, je m'étais rassuré trop vite; hier matin, le destin frappa à ma porte, comme il l'avait fait avec mon père."

"Sherlock Holmes resta assis quelques instants silencieux ; il avait de nouveau rassemblé les extrémités de ses dix doigts ; ses longues jambes s'étiraient devant lui, il regardait fixement le plafond. Puis il retira de son râtelier la bonne vieille pipe qui était sa conseillère. Il l'alluma, s'enfonça dans son fauteuil, envoya en l'air de larges ronds de fumée bleue. Son visage s'assombrit sous une sorte de langueur."

Twenty-three great Sherlock Holmes mysteries as published in Strand Magazine. These stories have won over readers in the thousands and have helped make Sherlock Holmes the most popular and most famous detective of all times. Arthur Conan Doyle, was born in Scotland in 1859. He was educated in Jesuit schools in England and Austria. In 1881 he finished a medical degree and signed on as a surgeon aboard a whaling vessel in the Arctic. After an unsuccessful medical practice, Doyle started writing. Sherlock Holmes was an instant success.

221b Baker Street is known all over the world, for it’s the address most associated with the legendary Sherlock Holmes! But there was a time before Sherlock Holmes moved to Baker Street, before his fame had grown, when he was still learning his craft and struggling to create his unique profession - the first of its kind - consulting detective! Join some of the finest Sherlockian writers as they explore those early days before Baker Street.

Un banquier, Alexander Holder, prête une importante somme d'argent à un client de la noblesse, et reçoit un diadème en garantie. Pendant la nuit, il se réveille et aperçoit son fils Arthur, le diadème à la main. Trois diamants manquent sur le diadème. Holder décide de contacter Holmes afin de retrouver les pierres précieuses. Après l'examen de traces de pas dans la neige, autour de la maison, il découvre une vérité particulièrement étonnante.

Join the immortal Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they solve some of their most famous cases. Including "The Red-Headed League", "The Speckled Band", "A Scandal in Bohemia", and more of their remarkable adventures adorn this sparkling collection. Brought to life by award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison, each of Doyle's characters is brought to life with respect and precision. This is a Holmes collection to be treasured for years.

Sherlock Holmes est à la recherche de M. Saint Clair, un honorable citoyen qui travaille dans la City et qui a disparu. Seuls ses vêtements ont été retrouvés dans la Tamise. Or sa femme l'a entrevu, criant à la fenêtre d'un hôtel d'un quartier populaire. Quel est donc le mystère de cette disparition ?

Dans cette étrange aventure, Sherlock Holmes est à nouveau impliqué dans une affaire d'espionnage de la plus haute importance pour le royaume britannique. En effet, Mycroft Holmes informe son frère, Sherlock, de la mort d'Arthur Cadogan West, un jeune secrétaire à l'arsenal de Woolwich, retrouvé avec des plans secrets d'un nouveau type de sous-marin de combat. Sherlock Holmes va devoir enquêter avec tact et discrétion pour comprendre cette ténébreuse affaire.

Un jeune avoué, M. John McFarlane, sollicite l'aide de Sherlock Holmes. Sur le point d'être arrêté par l'inspecteur Lestrade, il se dit faussement accusé du meurtre de James Oldacre, entrepreneur célibataire et retraité, qui voulait faire de lui son héritier. À la suite d'une soirée prévue pour mettre la dernière main à cet étrange testament, on a découvert les restes calcinés d'Oldacre près de sa maison de Norwood.

This collection of 19 classic horror tales includes "The Brazilian Cat", by Arthur Conan Doyle, read by Paul Panting; "Eveline's Visitant" by Mary E. Braddon, read by Hayward Morse; "The Leopard Man's Story" by Jack London, read by Garrick Hagon; "The Eyes of the Panther" by Ambrose Bierce, read by Garrick Hagon; "The Voice in the Night" by William Hope Hodgson, read by Sean Barrett; and many more.

Nor has three years of absence taken away his power to startle the faithful Dr. Watson. But it is the Park Lane mystery---the murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair---that brings Holmes back to life and the search for the second most dangerous man in London. And when that case is satisfactorily concluded, Holmes is once again free to devote himself to examining 12 more of those interesting little problems that the complex life of London so plentifully presents.

Un banquier, monsieur Alexander Holder, prête une très grosse somme d'argent à un client de la noblesse, et reçoit un diadème comme garantie. Pour plus de sécurité, il l'emporte à son domicile. Pendant la nuit, il se réveille et aperçoit son fils Arthur, le diadème à la main. La nièce de Holder, Mary, qui est accourue, s'évanouit. Trois diamants manquent sur le diadème. Holder décide de contacter Holmes afin de retrouver les pierres précieuses.

The Final Problem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Nicholas Briggs. Sherlock Holmes visits his good friend, Dr. John Watson...but Holmes is not his usual composed and supremely confident self. He is a hunted man. Having unearthed the criminal mastermind behind the greatest crimes in the land, Holmes has found himself a fugitive. But the great detective already has a plan in motion. It will not be long before his arch foe, Professor Moriarty, is in custody.

On vient demander l'aide de Sherlock Holmes au sujet d'une jeune fille assassinée dans une chambre hermétiquement close, à la veille de son mariage. Une énigme de plus à résoudre pour Sherlock Holmes et son fidèle bras droit, le docteur Watson.