The Red-Headed League and Other Tales
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleInvestigate impossible mysteries with the world's greatest private detective, Sherlock Holmes, in this beautiful, collectable new Little Puffin Clothbound Classic. 'As a rule, the more bizarre a thing is the less mysterious it proves to be.' From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Blue Carbuncle', this Little Puffin Clothbound Classic collects the most treacherous, ingenious and exciting adventures of the iconic duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, into a perfectly giftable hardback edition. The Little Puffin Clothbound Classics collect some of the most beloved classic short stories for young readers into stunning, highly collectable small format editions. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, they're little enough to fit in a pocket and lovely enough to keep forever. Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin's gorgeously accessible Little Puffin Clothbound Classics collection.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.