The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. The Final Problem and Other Stories

In the suggested short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), Sherlock Holmes once again demonstrates his unique power of observation and detective talent. Thanks to his shrewd mind and artifice, he solves a crime with the help of a scrap of paper found in the murderer's hand (The Reigate Squires), cracks quite a delicate case where diplomatic interests of a country are at stake (The Naval Treaty), investigates mysterious cases related to retribution for the past sins (The Crooked Man, The Resident Patient). Finally, Holmes faces a worthy opponent - the smartest criminal of the XIX century. What will this encounter result in? Читати далі