FAQ About Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes appears in four novels and numerous short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here is a list of the books in which Sherlock Holmes makes an appearance:

Novels:

• "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) - The first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they solve a murder mystery involving revenge and conspiracy.
• "The Sign of the Four" (1890) - Holmes and Watson are involved in solving a complex case involving a stolen treasure, an exotic quest, and a mysterious past.
• "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1902) - While not set during Holmes' active career, this novel is often considered part of the Holmes canon and features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solving a supernatural mystery on the moors of Devonshire.
• "The Valley of Fear" (1915) - A novel that takes place both in London and America, involving a murder connected to a secret society.

Short Story Collections:

• "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1892) - A collection of 12 short stories, including classics like "A Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Adventure of the Speckled Band."
• "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" (1894) - Another collection of 11 short stories, including "The Final Problem," where Holmes encounters his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty.
• "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1905) - This collection includes 13 short stories that follow Holmes' return after his apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls.
• "His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes" (1917) - A collection of seven stories, including "His Last Bow," set during World War I.
• "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" (1927) - The final collection featuring 12 short stories, including "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire" and "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane."