His Last Bow: 8 Stories
by Arthur Conan Doyle
His Last Bow: 8 Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 20.1K reader ratings. First published in 1917. The book spans 256 pages.
About His Last Bow: 8 Stories
'His Last Bow', the title story of this collection, tells how Sherlock Holmes is brought out of retirement to help the Government fight the German threat at the approach of the First World War. The Prime Minister himself requests Holmes's services to hunt down the remarkable German agent, Von Bork. Several of the detective's earlier cases complete the volume, including 'Wisteria Lodge', 'The Bruce-Partington Plans', and 'The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax'. In 'The Dying Detective', Dr Watson is horrified to discover Holmes at death's door from a mysterious tropical disease as his friend lays a trap for a murderer.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Published | 1917 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,057 |
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What genre is His Last Bow: 8 Stories?
His Last Bow: 8 Stories is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is His Last Bow: 8 Stories worth reading?
Based on 20.1K reader ratings, His Last Bow: 8 Stories has an average score of 4.27 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is His Last Bow: 8 Stories?
His Last Bow: 8 Stories has 256 pages.
Who wrote His Last Bow: 8 Stories?
His Last Bow: 8 Stories was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1917.
What is the ISBN for His Last Bow: 8 Stories?
The ISBN-13 for His Last Bow: 8 Stories is 9780755334440.0.
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