Arthur Conan Doyle
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Arthur Conan DoyleA Study in ScarletSherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective, is called to solve a complex case involving murder and mystery. Accompanied by Doctor Watson, he analyzes every detail to track down the culprit. The investigation gradually uncovers a heavy past, linking present events to an older story.…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Valley of FearSherlock Holmes, a methodical detective, faces a complex case involving mystery, revenge, and a secret organization. With Dr. Watson’s help, he follows a trail of clues revealing a past filled with threats. The investigation leads them through multiple paths where every detail…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, a detective with extraordinary reasoning skills, solves cases no one else understands, accompanied by Dr Watson, narrator and witness to his exploits. Each investigation reveals a complex puzzle where the smallest details become decisive clues. From mysterious…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Return of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, the exceptional detective believed to be dead, returns to London to resume his investigations alongside Dr. Watson. Faced with complex cases and formidable adversaries, he deploys his keen observation and relentless logic. Each mystery becomes an intellectual…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Case Book of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes, a detective with exceptional analytical skills, solves complex cases alongside Dr. Watson, his loyal companion. Each investigation presents varied mysteries where logic and observation are essential. Holmes deciphers the subtlest clues to reveal the truth.…By the same authorSame genre
John BuchanThe Thirty-Nine StepsRichard Hannay, an ordinary man, becomes unwittingly involved in an international espionage case after a dangerous revelation. Forced to flee, he crosses England while escaping his pursuers. Alone against all, he must thwart a plot that threatens the country’s security. The…Same countrySame genreSame era
Maurice LeblancArsène LupinArsène Lupin, a gentleman thief with elusive charm, defies the police with brilliant intelligence and a unique sense of spectacle. Always elegant, he orchestrates daring heists and complex schemes, playing with his opponents as well as with the reader. Behind his exploits lies…Same genreSame era
E. OppenheimThe Zeppelin PassengerA spy novel. During the First World War, in a small town on the Norfolk coast of England, a German Zeppelin loses its observation car in the night. The next day a stranger enters the home of Philippa, Lady Cranston: he brings news of her brother, a prisoner in Germany, whom he…Same countrySame genreSame era
Arthur Conan DoyleThe Hound of the BaskervillesSherlock Holmes, a detective with relentless reasoning, is called to investigate a curse that seems to haunt the Baskerville family. Alongside Dr. Watson, he unravels a case where superstition and reality become intertwined. On a dark and unsettling moor, every clue counts in…By the same authorSame genreSame era
G. K. ChestertonThe Secret of Father BrownFather Brown, a discreet priest with an ordinary appearance, solves criminal cases through a deep understanding of the human soul. Faced with puzzling crimes, he relies on observation and psychology rather than force. Each case reveals the hidden motives behind people’s…Same countrySame genre
Arnold BennettThe Grand Babylon HotelTheodore Racksole, a wealthy and determined man, settles in a luxurious hotel where a strange event attracts his attention. Accompanied by his daughter Nella, he decides to investigate unusual incidents that hide a far more complex affair. Behind the splendor of the place lurk…Same countrySame genreSame era
Lawrence LynchThe Diamond CoterieA group of characters is connected by a coveted diamond, an object of desire and manipulation. Each pursues their own interests, creating a complex web of lies and strategies. As the plot unfolds, alliances form and dissolve in constant tension. The novel presents a dynamic…Same genreSame era