His last bow
Sherlock Holmes #8 • Arthur Conan Doyle
An aging sleuth's final, patriotic deception to protect England from looming war.
About this book
Step into the gaslit streets of late-Victorian Britain with Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow, a compact treasury of Sherlock Holmes adventures that blends razor-sharp detection with brisk, atmospheric storytelling. Holmes and Watson move through cases of cunning disguise, cryptic clues, and human frailty, their intellectual sparring and memorable set pieces capturing both the thrill of puzzle-solving and the poignancy of a long partnership. The title story shifts to a tighter, suspenseful mode—lean on character, tension, and a hint of larger stakes—making this collection an ideal introduction to Doyle's craft and a rewarding stop for seasoned readers.