The Sign of the Four
Descriere
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for mental exaltation. That is why I have chosen my own particular profession, or rather created it, for I am the only one in the world…’ In London, 1888, the razor-sharp detective skills of Sherlock Holmes are to be put to the test. Mary Morstan reports two seemingly unconnected and inexplicable events: the disappearance of her father, a British Indian Army Captain, and the arrival of pearls by post from an unknown sender. Driven on by its complexity, Holmes and Watson slowly begin to unravel an intricate web of exotic treasure, secret pacts and mysterious deaths. One of only four novels featuring Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Watson, ‘The Sign of the Four’ will delight those who have been captivated by Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories.
Despre autor
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle a fost un romancier britanic, celebru pentru a-l fi creat pe Sherlock Holmes - primul detectiv care apare într-o serie de romane polițiste. În afara acestora, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle a fost autorul a numeroase povestiri științifico-fantastice, romane istorice, piese de teatru, romane de dragoste, poezie și texte inspirate direct din realitate (non-fiction).
