That Ghastly Face (“The Blanched Soldier”)

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That Ghastly Face. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Ira Brad Matetsky, BSI. The first Sherlock Holmes adventure authored by Holmes, “The Blanched Soldier” tells the tale of a family’s attempt to protect their son, … Continue reading That Ghastly Face (“The Blanched Soldier”)

Clutches of a Fiend (“The Illustrious Client”)

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Clutches of a Fiend. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Steven T. Doyle, BSI. In “The Illustrious Client,” we go into the sometimes violent and vulgar aspects of the post-Victorian/Edwardian era. With the introduction of … Continue reading Clutches of a Fiend (“The Illustrious Client”)

The Haven Horror (“The Retired Colourman”)

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The Haven Horror. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of the Retired Colourman” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Phillip G. Bergem, BSI. Deception and secret romance often lead to murder. In “The Retired Colourman,” Sherlock Holmes traps a vicious yet clever murderer, and entertains … Continue reading The Haven Horror (“The Retired Colourman”)

A Masterpiece of Villainy (“The Norwood Builder”)

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A Masterpiece of Villainy. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Ross E. Davies, BSI. A dramatic entrance precedes a story involving disappearance, vengeance, fingerprints, bones, and a major challenge for Sherlock Holmes. A Masterpiece of … Continue reading A Masterpiece of Villainy (“The Norwood Builder”)

The Staunton Tragedy (“The Missing Three-Quarter”)

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The Staunton Tragedy. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Michael F. Whelan, BSI. The Staunton Tragedy begins with a high-quality reproduction of the handwritten manuscript of "The Missing Three-Quarter," along with an annotated transcription and … Continue reading The Staunton Tragedy (“The Missing Three-Quarter”)

The Worst Man in London (“Charles Augustus Milverton”)

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The Worst Man in London. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “Charles Augustus Milverton” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited, with an Introduction, by Daniel Stashower, BSI and Constantine Rossakis, MD, BSI. Scandal, blackmail, robbery, and murder are the hallmarks of this thrilling Canonical tale. Surprises abound, both in the actual … Continue reading The Worst Man in London (“Charles Augustus Milverton”)

Deadly Harpoon (“Black Peter”)

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Deadly Harpoon. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of “The Adventure of Black Peter” by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary. Edited & introduced by Glen Miranker, BSI. A man is found pinned to the wall by a harpoon. Jealousy and domestic violence are at the forefront. These are the salient features of “Black … Continue reading Deadly Harpoon (“Black Peter”)

Trenches (“His Last Bow”)

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Trenches: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes. A Facsimile of the Partial Original Manuscript of "His Last Bow" by Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary on the Story. Edited & introduced by Robert Katz, MD, BSI and Andrew Solberg, BSI. While the manuscript of "His Last Bow" is incomplete, a substantial portion still exists … Continue reading Trenches (“His Last Bow”)

Dancing to Death (“The Dancing Men”)

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Dancing to Death. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of "The Dancing Men" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary on the Story. Edited & introduced by Ray Betzner, BSI and David F. Morrill, BSI. Despite the fact that Hilton Cubitt is murdered while he is Sherlock Holmes' client, "The Adventure of the … Continue reading Dancing to Death (“The Dancing Men”)

Out of the Abyss (“The Empty House”)

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Out of the Abyss. A Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of "The Empty House" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Annotations and Commentary on the Story. Edited & introduced by Andrew Solberg, BSI, Steven Rothman, BSI, and Robert Katz, MD, BSI. "The Adventure of the Empty House" holds a special place in the hearts of … Continue reading Out of the Abyss (“The Empty House”)