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Explore Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes adventures — preserved and shared by Project Gutenberg.

A Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet

The first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson — a case of murder, mystery, and deduction.

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The Sign of the Four

The Sign of the Four

Holmes is drawn into a dark tale of hidden treasure, betrayal, and an enigmatic pact sealed in blood.

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Twelve classic tales introducing Irene Adler, the Speckled Band, and the King of Bohemia.

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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Holmes faces betrayal, puzzles, and his greatest rival — Professor Moriarty.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

On the fog-bound moors of Devon, Holmes and Watson confront the curse of the Baskervilles — and a monstrous hound.

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Presumed dead, Holmes resurfaces to solve fresh cases in foggy London.

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The Valley of Fear

The Valley of Fear

A cipher message leads Holmes into a web of secret societies, vengeance, and double lives.

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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

Darker, stranger mysteries from Doyle’s final Holmes collection.

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