The Valley Of Fear The Sherlock Holmes Collector S Library

The fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel features a heinous scheme from the pipe-smoking detective’s most formidable nemesis, Professor James Moriarty. After receiving a pseudonymous cipher from one of Moriarty’s henchmen, Holmes and Watson must unravel the mysterious murder of a country gentleman. The puzzling case gives the detective the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his skills in observation, forensics, and deduction. This electrifying novel features themes of ethical ambiguity and makes political commentary on terrorist activity. First published in The Strand Magazine between 1914 and 1915, this captivating detective-fiction novel presents an intricate crime and sets the reader the impossible challenge of cracking the case before Holmes can solve it. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle and an essay on the history of detective fiction by S.S. Van Dine.

A cipher message and a horrible murder in a Sussex village begin this dark and powerful tale as Holmes battles with the forces of the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Central to the novel lies the story of a terrorist brotherhood and the hold it acquired over an American mining valley. At the end of the investigation, which Holmes declares is making him lose his wits, it is Professor Moriarty who has the final laugh. - ;A cipher message and a horrible murder in a Sussex village begin this dark and powerful tale as Holmes battles with the forces of the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty. Central to the novel lies the story of a terrorist brotherhood and the hold it acquired over an American mining valley. At the end of the investigation, which Holmes declares is making him lose his wits, it is Professor Moriarty who has the final laugh. -

The Valley of Fear, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is probably the best of the Sherlock Holmes novels. Like all of them (and the short stories) it is near impossible to put down, leaving the reader awestruck at Holmes's genius. Doyle's writing style is extremely impressive as always, his characters seem so very real! This book is believable, a true masterpiece of mystery literature, and in the top tier of the long list of the great English detective stories. The last of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, and one of the best, The Valley of Fear contains more detection in its first section than The Hound of the Baskervilles, with Sherlock Holmes (off-stage for much of The Hound) actively investigating the murder at Birlstone, and drawing his ever-fascinating deductions from raincoats and dumb-bells; indeed it is the only pure detective story among the four, with the reader given every opportunity to solve the crime. Although the solution is justly famous, it is but a variation on "The Norwood Builder," at much greater length. The second half of the tale concerns the doings of the Pinkerton agent Birdy Edwardes in the eponymous Valley, terrorised by the Freemasons, a gripping and powerful account which is perhaps of greater interest than the detection. The story is a report on the actual events surrounding the arrest, conviction, and hanging of the Molly McGuyers in Schuylkill and Carbon Countys, Pennsylvania at the end of the 19th century. In the story the Mollys are like the gansters. In the Pa. coal region they are folk heroes who fought and died for workers rights.

SHERLOCK HOLMES – THE VALLEY OF FEAR, is the 4th and final novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. This book is complete, unabridged and was originally published in 1915. This is one of Doyle’s most outstanding and well-known works of the adventures of the most famous crime-solving duo - Sherlock Holmes and John Watson This book is properly formatted for aesthetics and ease of reading. This book is great for teachers and students or for the casual reader. This book is the perfect addition to any classic literary library. At Pure Snow Publishing we have taken the time and care into formatting this book to make it the best possible reading experience. Key features of this book: - A biographical outline of the author - A custom list of related collections and novels written by the author (listed in order of initial publication) - Easy-to-read font size: 12 pt. - Indented first lines, 1.25 Line Spacing and Justified Paragraphs - Custom Table of Contents and Design elements for each chapter - The Copyright page has been placed at the end of the book, as to not impede the content and flow of the book. We have made this book available in 3 reading formats: Original Paperback, Large Print Paperback and Ebook. Enjoy!

SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE VALLEY OF FEAR, is the 4th and final novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. This book is complete, unabridged and was originally published in 1915. This is one of Doyle's most outstanding and well-known works of the adventures of the most famous crime-solving duo- Sherlock Holmes and John WatsonThis book is properly formatted for aesthetics and ease of reading. This book is great for teachers and students or for the casual reader. This book is the perfect addition to any classic literary library.At Pure Snow Publishing we have taken the time and care into formatting this book to make it the best possible reading experience. Key features of this book: - A biographical outline of the author- A custom list of related collections and novels written by the author (listed in order of initial publication)- Easy-to-read font size: 16 pt.- Indented first lines, 1.25 Line Spacing and Justified Paragraphs- Custom Table of Contents and Design elements for each chapter- The Copyright page has been placed at the end of the book, as to not impede the content and flow of the book.We have made this book available in 3 reading formats: Original Paperback, Large Print Paperback and Ebook.Enjoy!

'There should be no combination of events for which the wit of man cannot conceive an explanation.' In this tale drawn from the note books of Dr Watson, the deadly hand of Professor Moriarty once more reaches out to commit a vile and ingenious crime. However, a mole in Moriarty's frightening criminal organization alerts Sherlock Holmes of the evil deed by means of a cipher. When Holmes and Watson arrive at a Sussex manor house they appear to be too late. The discovery of a body suggests that Moriarty's henchmen have been at their work. But there is much more to this tale of murder than at first meets the eye and Sherlock Holmes is determined to get to the bottom of it.

The greatest detective of them all is back... 'It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn. Wait, young man, and you will learn for yourself'. A coded message summons Sherlock Holmes to the aide of one Mr Douglas. But before Holmes can reach him Douglas is found dead. He recognises the calling card of his nemesis, Professor James Moriarty - this was most definitely murder...

"Das Tal der Angst", Doyles' spannender Detektivroman als Fremdsprachentext im englischen Original: In London treibt sich ein genialer Ränkeschmied herum und in Sussex gibt es einen Toten, der einem grausamen Mord zum Opfer gefallen ist. Ein geheimnisvolles Brandmal am Unterarm des Opfers führen Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson auf die Spur einer geheimnisumwitterten Freimaurerloge aus Pennsylvania, die tief ins organisierte Verbrechen verwickelt ist. Doch noch ist sich Holmes nicht sicher, ob der Mord im Birlstone Manor House mit der verbrecherischen Loge zusammenhängt oder ob sein Erzfeind Professor Moriaty, das 'Zentralgehirn der Unterwelt', die Finger im Spiel hat.