In this essential volume of Arthur Conan Doyle's work, Sherlock Holmes faces some of the most ingenious, thrilling, and dark cases of his career. Whether deciphering centuries-old family riddles, as in "The Musgrave Ritual", or confronting painful secrets from the past, as in "The Crooked Man" and "The Gloria Scott", Holmes reveals the full complexity of his brilliant mind — and his humanity. Alongside his inseparable companion Dr. Watson, he dives into plots of mysterious disappearances (Silver Blaze), crimes of passion (The Adventure of the Cardboard Box), elaborate frauds (The Stockbroker's Clerk), and moral dilemmas with moving surprises, as in "The Yellow Face". "The collection also marks the first appearance of Mycroft Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter", and culminates in "The Final Problem" — the unforgettable confrontation with Professor Moriarty, his greatest nemesis. With twelve gripping stories, "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" offers a multifaceted portrait of the most famous detective in literature, blending relentless logic, unexpected sensitivity, and irresistible suspense. The stories included in this book are:

Silver Blaze

The Adventure of the Cardboard Box

The Yellow Face

The Stockbroker's Clerk

The "Gloria Scott"

The Musgrave Ritual

The Reigate Squires

The Crooked Man

The Resident Patient

The Greek Interpreter

The Naval Treaty

The Final Problem

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