The Adventure Of Silver Blaze

No mystery is too challenging for the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson. Holmes is at his best when the job seems impossible—or just plain absurd. From cases involving a strange group for red-headed men to a missing thumb, Holmes uses his powers of observation and deduction to solve even the weirdest mysteries. Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published his first twelve original Sherlock Holmes short stories as serials in the UK's Strand Magazine from 1891-1892. This unabridged collection of the stories is taken from the book form, originally published in 1892.

"Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure. The famous race horse Silver Blaze has disappeared, and the horse's trainer, John Straker, has been murdered. The great detective travels to Dartmoor to investigate. Can he discover who killed Straker and track down Silver Blaze ... before it's too late? This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf, it will delight bright young things aged 7+." -- Amazon.com.

A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.

Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. Watson travel by train to Dartmoor to investigate a crime of disappearance of the great race horse Silver Blaze and the murder of the horse's trainer, John Straker. Will the best detective in the world solve this riddle? One of the most popular Sherlock Holmes short stories; Conan Doyle considered "Silver Blaze" among his favourite stories.

»The Adventure of Silve Blaze« 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.

" Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson help the police with the strange cases of: The Blue Carbuncle -- Two unusual clues for Holmes and Watson to follow - a hat and a goose! Silver Blaze -- A racehorse disappears before an important race. Holmes has to find the horse and solve a murder. The Six Napoleons -- Why is someone smashing statues of Napoleon? What are they looking for?" -- Cover.

Set in the vast and rugged moorland of Dartmoor, this gripping short story follows Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson as they attempt to discover the truth behind the disappearance of a phenomenal racehorse, Silver Blaze. When the prize-winning racehorse Silver Blaze goes missing the night before a big race, the stakes are high. The owner is offering a large reward for the horse's safe return, and the pressure is mounting. Working with his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, Sherlock Holmes heads to the Devonshire moors to investigate and discover the truth. As they delve deeper into the case, they face a series of challenges and obstacles that test their skills and ingenuity. From the elusive motives of the horse's owner to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance, the case is full of twists and turns. A masterful combination of mystery, suspense, and intrigue, ‘Silver Blaze’ is a classic example of detective fiction that keeps readers guessing until the very end. First published in 1893, this new edition features a specially commissioned introduction.