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The Incredible Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Collection
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- Book Synopsis
- My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four. Solve incredible conundrums with greatest detective of them all with this handsome collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles. Inside you will find a series of narrative puzzles involving riddles, plays on words, mathematical principles and logical reasoning. These are each presented as exchanges between Holmes and Watson as they endeavor to crack the case. Use your powers of deduction and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes. Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book with gold foil accents will immerse you in the cosy Victorian charm of Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours! ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.
- About The Author
- Dr. Gareth Moore is the author of over 75 books of puzzles for both children and adults, and the creator of the daily brain-training site, BrainedUp.com. He creates all types of puzzles, ranging from crosswords and other word puzzles through to sudoku and logic puzzles, and all the way on to complex dot-to-dot, colour-by-number and maze books. He also creates sticker books and other types of activity content, as well as optical illusions, quizzes and trivia books. He has written several books of brain and memory training puzzles, exercises and tips, and frequently appears on TV and radio as both a brain-training and a puzzle expert. Sidney Paget (1860-1908) was a popular British illustrator, best known for his illustrations that accompanied Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories in The Strand magazine. George Hutchinson (1852-1942) was a British illustrator. Born in Canada, he then moved to London at 14 and studied painting at the Royal Academy. His illustrated numerous works by classic authors, including Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling and Robert Louis Stevenson.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781398829428
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (01 September 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 421 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 192 x 168 x 16 mm
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