Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a 1974 Victorian mystery story collection by Arthur Conan Doyle. Readers will find themes of England.
On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 96,353 times in the last 30 days.
At about 317 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 13 h 29 min LibriVox audiobook.
About Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories first published in 1892. These twelve tales feature the legendary consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson, narrated from Watson's perspective. Each mystery explores social injustices while showcasing Holmes's brilliant deductive methods and unconventional approach to justice. The stories introduce memorable characters and cases that have captivated readers for over a century, establishing Holmes as one of literature's most enduring detectives.
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — LibriVox recording, 13 h 29 min in 24 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1974.
What genre is Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Mysteries.
How long is Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The median edition has 317 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is Adventures of Sherlock Holmes free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 13 h 29 min.
What books are similar to Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Readers who like it often enjoy Sherlock Holmes Short Stories [adaptation], The Hound of the Baskervilles [adaptation] and The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [18 stories].
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