Name: A Study in Scarlet (Annoted) (en Inglés)
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Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN: 9782487116573

portada A Study in Scarlet (Annoted) (en Inglés)

A Study in Scarlet (Annoted) (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

Arthur Conan Doyle

Editorial

Jason Nollan

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

170

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

20.3 x 12.7 x 1.0 cm

Peso

0.19 kg.

ISBN13

9782487116573

Categorías

Ficción clásica
Crimen, delito y misterio: detectives privados/detectives aficionados

A Study in Scarlet (Annoted) (en Inglés)

Arthur Conan Doyle (Autor) · Jason Nollan · Tapa Blanda

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In the dimly lit alleys of Victorian London, a dense fog cloaks the city, wrapping its secrets in an enigmatic shroud. The air is thick with anticipation as a mysterious letter arrives at 221B Baker Street, the famed residence of the unparalleled detective, Sherlock Holmes. The sender, a shadowy figure known only as "The Midnight Scribe," beckons Holmes and his ever-loyal companion, Dr. John Watson, into a web of intrigue that will test the limits of their deductive prowess. The letter speaks of a cryptic society that operates in the shadows, orchestrating a series of seemingly unrelated events with chilling precision. A string of bizarre occurrences has left the city in a state of unease-an aristocrat's prized jewel stolen, an esteemed scientist's groundbreaking research vanished, and a prominent politician receiving anonymous threats that could ruin his career. As Holmes delves into the intricate web of connections, a pattern emerges, revealing a meticulous plot designed to destabilize the very foundations of society. Holmes, with his piercing intellect and keen observational skills, deciphers the hidden messages within the crimes, leading him to a clandestine meeting of the society in the heart of London's underground. The stakes heighten as the detective and his companion unravel a conspiracy that transcends the boundaries of conventional criminality. The Midnight Scribe's motive remains elusive, obscured by layers of deception and misdirection. The duo navigates through opulent ballrooms, grimy opium dens, and ancient libraries, encountering a cast of characters with dubious motives and hidden agendas. The city becomes a character in itself, its gaslit streets echoing with the footsteps of those who tread the line between shadows and light. As the clock ticks relentlessly, Holmes races against time to thwart the impending catastrophe. His deductive reasoning collides with a force that challenges the very essence of logic. The final revelation unfolds in a climactic confrontation, where Holmes confronts The Midnight Scribe and unravels the intricate tapestry of deception that has bound the city in suspense. In the aftermath, London emerges from the fog, secrets laid bare, and justice restored. The enigma that gripped the city dissolves like the morning mist, leaving behind a sense of resolution and the lingering echoes of Sherlock Holmes's brilliant mind at work. This Arthur Conan Doyle-inspired mystery weaves together elements of suspense, intellectual prowess, and the allure of a bygone era, capturing the essence of Holmesian intrigue in a tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Edimburgo, 1859 - Crowborough, Reino Unido, 1930) considerado el maestro de la literatura policiaca fue un escritor y médico nacido en Escocia, principalmente conocido por haber creado al famosísimo personaje Sherlock Holmes, el detective más conocido de todos los tiempos, versionado para TV y cine de forma cíclica.

Cursó sus estudios en las universidades de Stonyhurst y Edimburgo, donde se graduó en medicina. Entre 1882 y 1890 trabajó como médico en Southsea, Inglaterra.

Para complementar sus escasos ingresos, escribió una novela de misterio titulada Estudio en escarlata, que se convirtió en la primera de las sesenta y ocho historias protagonizadas por uno de los detectives más célebres de la literatura: Sherlock Holmes.

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