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Author: Leif GW Persson Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard ISBN: 0307907643 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 432
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***WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'S INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2017*** ***WINNER OF THE DANISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' PALLE ROSENKRANTZ PRIZE (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE FINNISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY (Best Scandinavian Crime Novel 2011)*** ***WINNER OF THE SWEDISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel of the Year 2010)*** LARS MARTIN JOHANSSON is a living legend. Cunning and perceptive, always one step ahead, he was known in the National Criminal Police as “the man who could see around corners.” But now Johansson is retired, living in the country, his police days behind him. Or so he thinks. After suffering a stroke, Johansson finds himself in the hospital. Tests show heart problems as well. And the only thing that can save him from despair is his doctor’s mention of an unsolved murder case from years before. The victim: an innocent nine-year-old girl. Johansson is determined to solve the case, no matter his condition. With the help of his assistant, Matilda, an amateur detective, and Max, an orphan with a personal stake in the case, he launches an informal investigation from his hospital bed. Racing against time, he uncovers a web of connections that links sex tourism to a dead opera singer and a self-made millionaire. And as Johansson draws closer to solving the crime, he finds that he will have to confront not just a mystery but his own mortality as well.
Author: Leif GW Persson Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard ISBN: 0307907643 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 432
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***WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'S INTERNATIONAL DAGGER 2017*** ***WINNER OF THE DANISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' PALLE ROSENKRANTZ PRIZE (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE FINNISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel 2012)*** ***WINNER OF THE GLASS KEY (Best Scandinavian Crime Novel 2011)*** ***WINNER OF THE SWEDISH ACADEMY OF CRIME WRITERS' AWARD (Best Crime Novel of the Year 2010)*** LARS MARTIN JOHANSSON is a living legend. Cunning and perceptive, always one step ahead, he was known in the National Criminal Police as “the man who could see around corners.” But now Johansson is retired, living in the country, his police days behind him. Or so he thinks. After suffering a stroke, Johansson finds himself in the hospital. Tests show heart problems as well. And the only thing that can save him from despair is his doctor’s mention of an unsolved murder case from years before. The victim: an innocent nine-year-old girl. Johansson is determined to solve the case, no matter his condition. With the help of his assistant, Matilda, an amateur detective, and Max, an orphan with a personal stake in the case, he launches an informal investigation from his hospital bed. Racing against time, he uncovers a web of connections that links sex tourism to a dead opera singer and a self-made millionaire. And as Johansson draws closer to solving the crime, he finds that he will have to confront not just a mystery but his own mortality as well.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Modernista ISBN: 9180945953 Category : Languages : en Pages : 22
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»The Adventure of the Dying Detective« is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, about the brilliant Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in 1913. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE [1859-1930], was a Scottish physician and author, best known for his stories about the groundbreaking master detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle wrote a total of 56 short stories and four novels about Sherlock Holmes and his constant companion Dr. Watson.
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: First Avenue Editions ™ ISBN: 1467775274 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 326
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No mystery is too challenging for the infamous detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson. Holmes is at his best when the job seems impossible—or just plain absurd. From cases involving a strange group for red-headed men to a missing thumb, Holmes uses his powers of observation and deduction to solve even the weirdest mysteries. Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published his first twelve original Sherlock Holmes short stories as serials in the UK's Strand Magazine from 1891-1892. This unabridged collection of the stories is taken from the book form, originally published in 1892.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 33
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Read Books Ltd ISBN: 1473369320 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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Plagued by a rare tropical disease, Sherlock Holmes attempts to solve a dangerous case from the confines of his bed. Hemmed within the restraints of his Baker Street flat, the unstoppable detective, Sherlock Holmes, is dying. Afflicted with a rare tropical disease, he calls upon his closest friend and sleuthing partner, Doctor Watson, to assist him. Feverish but as sharp as ever, Holmes attempts to stop a sinister plot from his deathbed. First published in 1913, ‘The Adventure of the Dying Detective’ is a classic short story from the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: ISBN: 9781983933547 Category : Languages : en Pages : 30
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"The Adventure of the Dying Detective", in some editions simply titled "The Dying Detective" (first published 1913), is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Together with seven other stories, it is collected as His Last Bow (published 1917)Dr. Watson is called to tend Holmes, who is apparently dying of a rare tropical disease, Tapanuli fever, contracted while he was on a case. Watson is shocked, not having heard about his friend's illness. Mrs. Hudson says that Holmes has neither eaten nor drunk anything in three days.Holmes instructs Watson not to come near him, because the illness is highly infectious. Although Watson wishes to examine Holmes himself or send for a specialist, Holmes demands that Watson wait several hours before seeking help. So, Watson is forced to wait, in extreme worry as Holmes mutters nonsense.While Watson waits, he examines several objects in Holmes's room. Holmes grows angry when Watson touches items explaining that he does not like his things touched.At six o'clock, Holmes tells Watson to turn the gaslight on, but only half-full. He then instructs Watson to bring Mr Culverton Smith of 13 Lower Burke Street to see Holmes, but to make sure that Watson returns to Baker Street before Smith arrives.Watson goes to Smith's address. Although Smith refuses to see anyone, Watson forces his way in. Once Watson explains his errand on behalf of Sherlock Holmes, Smith's attitude changes drastically. Smith agrees to come to Baker Street within a half hour. Watson excuses himself, saying that he has another appointment, and returns to Baker Street before Smith's arrival.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Namaskar Book ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 20
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Enter the world of intrigue and deception as Sherlock Holmes takes on a case that tests the limits of his deductive abilities in The Dying Detective. Enter the world of suspense and intrigue with Arthur Conan Doyle's gripping mystery, The Adventure of The Dying Detective. Join Sherlock Holmes on a journey where every moment is a step closer to solving a case that challenges the very limits of his deductive abilities. As Doyle's narrative unfolds, experience the tension and suspense of Holmes' confrontation with mortality. Each page is a riveting chapter in a detective story that keeps readers guessing until the final revelation, inviting them to unravel the layers of deception. But here's the compelling question that will keep you hooked: What if the twists and turns in The Dying Detective mirrored the unexpected challenges we face in our own lives? Could you find inspiration in Holmes' resilience and determination to overcome adversity? Explore short and captivating paragraphs that delve into the heart of Doyle's storytelling. Feel the pulse of anticipation as the detective inches closer to the truth, challenging both himself and the reader to uncover the hidden mysteries. Are you prepared to join Sherlock Holmes in a race against time in The Adventure of The Dying Detective? Let Doyle's words immerse you in a world of mystery and suspense. This is more than a detective's tale; it's an invitation to reflect on the courage needed to confront life's unexpected challenges with determination and wit. Seize the opportunity to unravel the secrets. Secure your copy now and let the captivating narrative of The Adventure of The Dying Detective be your guide through a maze of deception and revelation.
Author: Maureen Jennings Publisher: McClelland & Stewart ISBN: 0771043023 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 370
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In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Was her death an attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city's influential families? Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl's simple life has something to hide.
Author: Артур Конан Дойл Publisher: Litres ISBN: 5457654656 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 20
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Mrs. Hudson has been through a lot as the landlady of Sherlock Holmes. But nothing has worried her as much as the private detective being too sick to leave his bed. She calls for his partner, Dr. John Watson, to attend him. Can Watson bring a specialist to cure this dying detective or was it all an act?
Author: Leif GW Persson
Author: Leif GW Persson
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Maureen Jennings
Author: Артур Конан Дойл
Author: Gerald Lynch