A duet, with an occasional chorus - sir arthur conan doyle - e-kniha

eBook: In your last dear letter you talk about being frivolous. You have never been frivolous. But I have been frivolous-for ever since I have learned to love you, I have been so wrapped up in my love, with my happiness gilding everything about me, that I have never really faced the prosaic facts of life or discussed with you what our marriage will really necessitate. And now, at this eleventh hour, I realise that I have led you on in ignorance to an act which will perhaps take a great deal of the sunshine out of your life. What have I to offer you in exchange for the sacrifice which you will make for me? Myself, my love, and all that I have-but how little it all amounts to! You are a girl in a thousand, in ten thousand-bright, beautiful, sweet, the dearest lady in all the land. And I an average man-or perhaps hardly that-with little to boast of in the past, and vague ambitions for the future. It is a poor bargain for you, a most miserable bargain. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1918 ‘Danger! And Other Stories’ is a collection of short stories by Sherlock Homes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The titular tale was originally published in 1914 in the Strand Magazine, and was intended to publicise the risk of submarine warfare which could threaten the country. Demonstrating incredible foresight, Conan Doyle recognised the risks that German U-Boats would surely pose, and these risks are central to the plot of this tale. Other stories in the collection include ‘One Crowded Hour’, ‘The Horror of the Heights’, and ‘The Surgeon of Gaster Fell’. Full of daring and adventure, this is a gripping short story collection from the much-loved author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Set in the middle of the 14th century, Sir Nigel is a swashbuckling story of the eponymous hero as he seeks his fortune & the hand of his lady-love in England & France in the early part of the Hundred Years War. It is full of high romance & chivalry, battles & brutality, humor & sheer rumbustiousness as the impoverished Nigel Loring & his attendant Aylward seek their fortunes. Edward III, the Black Prince, Sir John Chandos — one of the original Knights of the Garter — all make their appearances in one of the favorite books from the pen of the creator of Sherlock Holmes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Temná atmosféra drsných skotských blat a bestie se svítícíma očima... Jedinečné líčení atmosféry tajemství a hrůzy z událostí, které se zprvu vzpírají logickému chápání, činí z Psa baskervillského neslavnější Doylův detektivní román se slavným Sherlockem Holmesem a jeho spolupracovníkem doktorem Watsonem. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Román ze série Doyleových knih o profesoru Challengerovi, u nás především známém z knihy „Ztracený svět“. V tomto příběhu je již profesor Challenger starý a jak jeho manželka Jessie, tak i úhlavní nepřítel profesor Summerlee zemřeli. Hlavní hrdinkou knihy je Challengerova dcera Enid, která je přesvědčenou spiritistkou. Profesor na její vášeň hledí zprvu skepticky a snaží se s pomocí svých kolegů Edwarda Malonea a lorda Johna Roxtona proniknout na spiritistické seance a odhalit média jako podvodníky. Výsledkem je ale pravý opak - Malone s Roxtonem ve spiritismus uvěří, Enid se stává médiem a svému otci přináší ze záhrobí informace, které nikdo z živých nemůže znát. Doyle, který se sám spiritismem zabýval, tvrdil, že všechny spiritistické pokusy a jevy v této knize se zakládají na skutečnostech, které sám zažil a viděl, jen osoby a místa jsou prý pozměněny. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Čtvrtý román Sira Arthura Conana Doyla je zajímavý už svou dvojdílnou výstavbou. Holmes v polovině příběhu není hrdinou v přímé akci, významnější role připadá spíše doktoru Watsonovi jako kronikáři, který věrně zaznamenává vyprávění o pohnutých osudech tajného Pinkertonova agenta, jenž se s nasazením všech sil potýká s nepřáteli v drsném prostředí hornického městečka, ovládaného zločinným spolčením. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This historical novel, first published in 1889, was Doyle's third book -- his first hardcover one, preceded only by the two paper-wrappered titles A Study in Scarlet and The Mystery of Cloomber. Micah Clarke was quite successful, running through several quick printings, though Doyle had to take it to numerous publishers before Andrew Lang at Longmans finally accepted it. Doyle brought together his knowledge of the seventeenth century and supplemented it with months of research on detail. Then, at intervals of tramping medical rounds or studying optics at the Portsmouth Eye Hospital, he wrote the book in three months. Now the power of Micah Clarke, aside from its best action scenes -- the bloodhounds on Salisbury Plain, the brush with the King's Dragoons, the fight in Wells Cathedral, the blinding battle scene at Sedgemoor -- still lies in its characterization: that other imagination, the use of homely detail, by which each character grows into life before ever a shot is fired in war. It was attempt by Conan Doyle to present the story of the Puritans in a more favorable light than generally thought of in England at the time the book was written - a historical romance about the Monmouth rebellion and 'Hanging Judge' Jeffries. told by a humble adherent of the Duke of Monmouth - the whole story of the rising in Somerset, the triumphant advance towards Bristol and Bath, and the tragic rout at Sedgemoor (1685). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Frenchman Louis de Laval is the son of an exiled aristocrat, whose uncle is trying to persuade him to return to his native country to join Napoleon’s army. It soon becomes apparent however that his uncle has lured him back under false pretences, and Louis finds himself in considerable danger as he gets caught up in an intrigue which threatens the life of the emperor he has come to support. Full of treachery and double dealings, this is a thrilling short story from the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1896 'Rodney Stone' is the coming-of-age story of two young friends by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sailor's son Rodney Stone is keen to follow in his absent father's footsteps and embark on a life at sea, while his friend Boy Jim, the son of a blacksmith, wants nothing more than to become a successful bare-knuckle boxer. Ostensibly a story about growing up, in true Conan Doyle style there is also plenty of intriguing drama and mystery along the way. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The Refugees is an adventure tale about life in the Court of Louis XIV and French rule in Canada. The story shifts from France to North America. In 1690 the De Catinat family are Huguenots. Because they are French Protestants, the king has taken their wealth and titles. An American helps them escape from Paris to Canada. Even though they are far from France, they are not safe. A Jesuit priest is on their trail and there are warrants out for their arrest. They must flee Canada by traveling hundreds a miles through forest wilderness while being chased by the priest and having to avoid savage Indians. This adventure novel will keep the reader riveted until the very last page. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Although Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, he was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and non-fiction. The Parasite was an 1894 novelette about Austin Gilroy who studied physiology and knows a professor who studies the occult. The young man is introduced to a middle-aged woman known as Miss Penclosa, who has a crippled leg and psychic powers. Gilroy begins to visit this psychic and look at the physical part of her powers. Miss Penclosa falls in love with the unfortunate Gilroy. When she uses her powers on him, Gilroy is angered and rejects her. She in turn begins to play tricks on Gilroy. The cruel tricks end with him in his fiancé Agatha's room carrying a small bottle of poison. What will he find when he rushes back to Miss Penclosa's house? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jedinečné líčení atmosféry tajemství a hrůzy z událostí, které se zdánlivě vzpírají lidskému chápání… Nejslavnější Doylův detektivní příběh vypráví o záhadných úmrtích na venkovském panství v pochmurné vřesovištní krajině, které přijíždí vyřešit slavný Sherlock Holmes se svým přítelem a pomocníkem doktorem Watsonem. Za zdánlivě nadpřirozeným řáděním vraždícího nepolapitelného psa se skrývá, jak se nakonec Holmesovi podaří prokázat, neovladatelná lidská hamižnost a zášť. Knihu provázejí skvělé ilustrace Martina Mrázika. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jedinečné líčení atmosféry tajemství a hrůzy z událostí, které se zprvu vzpírají logickému chápání, činí z Baskervillského psa nejslavnější Doylův detektivní román. Detektiv Sherlock Holmes se svým přítelem a pomocníkem doktorem Watsonem vyšetřují případy záhadných úmrtí na venkovském panství v pochmurné krajině vřesovišť. Kdo měl zájem na smrti sira Charlese, dobrosrdečného mecenáše zdejšího nehostinného kraje? Je oním vraždícím monstrem skutečně nepolapitelný děsivý pes? Geniální dílo v novém překladu Richarda Podaného. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Mlha na blatech, tajuplné stopy obrovského zvířete, světélkování ve tmě, záhadná smrt sira Charlese Baskervilla, prokletí členů jeho rodu a služebnictvo, které s vyšetřovatelem spolupracuje jen tak ochotně, jak káže britský mrav. Klasika světové detektivky, v níž si A. C. Doyle dovolil předat žezlo pátrajícího detektiva do rukou dr. Watsona. Ale nenechte se mýlit – triumf vyřešení celého případu s téměř hororovou zápletkou bude i přesto patřit Sherlocku Holmesovi. Při četbě této vůbec první do češtiny přeložené holmesovské detektivky vám bude tuhnout krev v žilách, stejně jako vám vyloudí úsměv na tváři typické překvapení věrného Watsona, když se dozví závěry mistrné dedukce svého přítele s lulkou a houslemi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Nechme se okouzlit vypravěčským mistrovstvím Arthura Conana Doylea, jehož dílo vyzařuje žíznivou zvědavost, roznícenou fantazii i neuhasitelnou touhu po lepším světě, což ho jednoznačně vřazuje do jednadvacátého století.Tento první svazek zahrnuje Doyleovy prózy s tajemstvím, a to v moderním a jiskřivém českém překladu. Dvě z těchto próz vycházejí česky vůbec poprvé, jsou to Záhada údolí Sasassa a Strašidlo pro Goresthorpe Grange. Svazek obsahuje mimo jiné novelu Parazit, která reflektuje autorův celoživotní zájem o paranormální jevy.Druhý svazek, jenž vychází současně, nese výmluvný název Dobrodružství na moři i na souši. Následující třetí se bude jmenovat Doktoři a další vědci a čtyřdílnou Doyleovskou sérii uzavřeme novým překladem slavného Psa baskervillského, jenž vyjde s doprovodem působivých dobových ilustrací. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Doktor Watson se vrací se zraněním z Afghánistánu do Londýna. Náhodou potkává svého přítele Stamforda, který mu zprostředkuje setkání se Sherlockem Holmesem. Protože se oběma ten druhý zamlouvá, najmou si byt č. 221B na Baker Street. Watson se zajímá, jakou má Holmes práci, a zjistí, že je soukromý detektiv. Společně hned musí řešit případy záhadných vražd a pátrat po jejich pachateli, jemuž Scotland Yard jako obvykle nemůže přijít na stopu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dvojici Sherlock Holmes, geniální detektiv a James Watson, jeho věrný přítel opět v akci - není je třeba dlouze představovat. Kniha obsahuje povídky: PRÁZDNÝ DŮM, STAVITEL Z NORWOODU, TANČÍCÍ FIGURKY, OSAMĚLÁ CYKLISTKA, ŠKOLA V PRIORY, ČERNÝ PETR, CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON, ŠEST NAPOLEONŮ, TŘI STUDENTI, ZLATÝ SKŘIPEC, ZMIZELÝ HRÁČ RAGBY, OPATSKÉ SÍDLO, DRUHÁ SKVRNA (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dvojici Sherlock Holmes, geniální detektiv a James Watson, jeho věrný přítel - není třeba dlouze představovat. Kniha obsahuje povídky: PODPIS ČTYŘ, SKANDÁL V ČECHÁCH, SPOLEK RYŠAVCŮ, PŘÍPAD TOTOŽNOSTI, ZÁHADA BOSCOMBSKÉHO ÚDOLÍ, PĚT POMERANČOVÝCH JADÉREK, OHYZDNÝ ŽEBRÁK, MODRÁ KARBUNKULE, STRAKATÝ PÁS, INŽENÝRŮV PALEC, UROZENÝ ŽENICH, BERYLOVÁ KORUNKA a DŮM „U MĚDĚNÝCH BUKŮ“. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Must Professor George Challenger and friends, barricaded in a room, see Earth die? As globe passes through a belt of poisonous ether, terror sweeps mankind; cities riot; communications cease. Novella. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Beyond the City’ is a short story by Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. Set in the changing world of London during the latter stages of the 19th century, the story is a departure from Conan Doyle’s usual literary themes of mystery and adventure, and instead is a story of four families and their intertwining lives. Romance, wealth, women’s suffrage, and family all feature in this delightful short story from the popular author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In "The New Revelation" the first dawn of the coming change has been described. In "The Vital Message" the sun has risen higher, and one sees more clearly and broadly what our new relations with the Unseen may be. As I look into the future of the human race I am reminded of how once, from amid the bleak chaos of rock and snow at the head of an Alpine pass, I looked down upon the far stretching view of Lombardy, shimmering in the sunshine and extending in one splendid panorama of blue lakes and green rolling hills until it melted into the golden haze which draped the far horizon. Such a promised land is at our very feet which, when we attain it, will make our present civilisation seem barren and uncouth. Already our vanguard is well over the pass. Nothing can now prevent us from reaching that wonderful land which stretches so clearly before those eyes which are opened to see it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Cabman’s Story’ is a short novella by the Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, our narrator the cabman regales us with tales of his various entertaining and bizarre experiences whilst transporting passengers all over London. Full of intrigue and humour, this is a delightful short story from the famous author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Better known as the creator of the eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was also the author of a number of poems during his literary career. ‘Songs of Action’ is a collection of some of his poetry. Mainly revolving around the themes of war and sport. Poems in this collection include ‘The Song of the Bow’, ‘The Storming Party’ and ‘The Blind Archer’. With some epic and some more philosophical poems, this is a rich collection of verse from the world-renowned author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Last Galley' is a collection of eighteen short stories by renowned Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Split into two parts, stories in the collection include 'The Contest', 'The Home-Coming', and 'The Marriage of the Brigadier'. Many of the stories are set in ancient Rome, and contain plenty of adventure, excitement, and mystery. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Originally published in 1892, 'The Great Shadow' is a story set during the Napoleonic war by world-famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator Jack Colder reflects back on his life – from his rural, coastal upbringing on the Scottish-English border, through his boarding school years and ultimately to his participation in the Battle of Waterloo, one of the most infamous conflicts of all time. Full of suspense and danger, there is also time for romance in this gripping historical novel by the popular Sherlock Holmes author.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published in 1914, 'The German War' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of his essays on the subject of Germany and the growing threat he believed it posed. Written in the years just before the outbreak of WWI, many of his essays appear oddly prophetic today. A fascinating glimpse into the time-period, and a valuable insight into the mood and worries of the nation at the time.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Green Flag’ is a collection of short stories from the much-loved ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First published in 1895, stories in the collection include archaeology thriller ‘The New Catacomb’, pirate tale ‘Captain Sharkey’ and the suspenseful ‘The Lord of Chateau Noir’. An enjoyable collection from the prolific author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The spiritual movement in the early part of the twentieth century had few proponents greater than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--a medical doctor, soldier, intellect, and world-renowned author of the Sherlock Holmes series. In 1918, Doyle published The New Revelation--a firsthand account of his personal investigation into the world of Spiritualism, which embraced areas that we refer to today as ESP, New Age philosophy, metaphysics, and psychic experiences. While some may view this work as a historical footnote, the answers to Sir Arthur's basic questions about life and death are as relevant today as they were then. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: “...[W]orth a hundred Sherlock Holmes stories.” That was how Arthur Conan Doyle characterized The White Company, the book he considered his best work. Set against the background of the Hundred Years War, an extended conflict between France and England, The White Company rivals the best works of historical romance. Not only is it richly textured with accurate historical detail, it features several memorable characters: Sir Nigel Loring and Alleyne, his squire, as well as Hordle John, a lovable rogue, and Allewyn, the master archer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Also published under the title ‘The Tragedy of the Korosko’, ‘A Desert Drama’ is an exciting adventure story set in Egypt, by famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, a motley group of European tourists are enjoying a trip along the River Nile in the steamship Korosko while visiting Egypt, when they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped. Will they ever escape and make it home again? A thrilling tale, full of vivid descriptions, ‘A Desert Drama’ was later adapted into a play by Doyle, titled ‘Fires of Fate’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: E-kniha ´Můj přítel vrah´ nabízí jedenáct dobrodružných příběhů od mistra kriminálního žánru Arthura Conana Doyla, kterého není nutné přestavovat, díky jeho světově proslulé postavě Sherlocka Holmese. V těchto povídkách sice slavný detektiv nevystupuje, přesto zde věhlasný spisovatel opět potvrzuje obrovský vypravěčský talent... První povídka ´Můj přítel vrah´ se odehrává v australském vězení. Lékař ve věznici se dozví, že by si měl jít poslechnout úžasný příběh jednoho z vězňů. Vězeň se jmenuje Maloney a je otázkou, zda je šílený nebo paranoidní. Maloney byl členem bandy lupičů a vrahů, kteří byli zajati. Aby si zmírnil vlastní trest, předloží důkazy proti svým kumpánům.... a pak se začnou dít věci... I další napětím obestřené příběhy vás zajisté zaujmou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Our first meeting with Sherlock Holmes. And John Watson's too! The young doctor is astonished by Holmes' many idiosyncrasies, including his talents on the violin.But it's not long before Sherlock Holmes, with Watson in tow, is working with Scotland Yard investigating the murder of two Americans whose deaths have some mysterious connection to sinister groups gathering power in both Britain and America.Here's where it all began, 'A Study in Scarlet.' Meet Sherlock Holmes, one of the world's leading consulting detectives - fictional of course! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1911 ‘Songs of the Road’ is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s foray into poetry. This is a collection of his work and is split into three sections: Narrative Verses and Songs, Philosophic Verses and Miscellaneous Verses. Poems in the collection include ‘The Outcasts’, ‘Mind and Matter’ and ‘A Lilt of the Road’. Ranging in lengths and styles, this is a delightful collection of poetry – and a lesser-known aspect of Conan Doyle’s huge body of work. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1907, ‘Through the Magic Door’ is an essay by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author on the joy of literature and reading. In it, he enthuses about his favourite books and authors which include Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Pepys, and Edgar Allen Poe. Doyle describes how he often used to have to choose between lunch and a new book during his student days and gives his thoughts and advice to readers. A fascinating piece of writing from the British author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1894, ‘Round the Red Lamp’ is a collection of mostly medical themed stories from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, no doubt drawing on his own experiences as a physician. Stories in the collection include the squeamish tale ‘His First Operation’, childbirth story ‘The Curse of Eve’ and a sweet, sentimental account about the passage of time in ‘Behind the Times’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Originally published in 1908 and out of print for more than half a century, this collection of stories, complete with a Preface by the author, presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at his finest. These 17 tales of suspense and adventure are meant to be read "round the fire" on a cold winter's night and include murder, madness, ghosts, unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances, and more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘My Friend the Murderer’ is a short story by Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Our narrator is a doctor who works at an Australian prison. The doctor is urged to take some time to speak to inmate 82, a man named Maloney whose villainous reputation precedes him. As the doctor gets to know him, he is shocked by what Maloney has to say. A gripping short story from the popular author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1895 'The Man from Archangel' is a collection of short stories by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The collection is split into two sections – one of adventurous tales and the other focussing on stories of Victorian medicine. Stories include 'The Sealed Room', 'His First Operation' and 'The Curse of Eve'. No doubt drawing on his own experience as a physician, this is a fascinating selection of lesser-known stories from the popular author. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1881 'The Gully of Bluemansdyke' is a collection of seven short stories from the much-loved author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are set all over the world, from Australia to Scotland and Budapest. Full of adventure, excitement and even the paranormal, tales in this collection include 'My Friend the Murderer', 'The Silver Hatchet' and 'That Little Square Box'. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Keen to participate in the Boer War, famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle initially volunteered to be a soldier but was rejected. Determined to play some part, Doyle went on to become a medic with the British army in 1900. 'The Great Boer War' is his account of the conflict. He draws on the eye-witness accounts of patients he treated, as well as his own first-hand experiences to present a fascinating overview of the war. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Father and son team John and Ezra Girdlestone are facing the financial ruin of their family business. In order to save the firm and the family name, the duo come up with a series of devious plans in order to cheat and trick their way into a fortune. Will the cunning pair succeed? This is a gripping story full of fascinating and villainous characters from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Professor Challenger is back - this time with some haunting encounters to handle. Challenger\'s friend Edward Malone, a journalist, begins to investigate spiritualist meetings for his newspaper, along with the professor\'s daughter, Enid. Scepticism is in their DNA, so they attend seances without expectation. But a clutch of creepy moments and spooky scenes leave them questioning everything they believe in. This is ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and \'The Woman in Black\' by Susan Hill. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and physician who gained global fame for his stories about the London detective \'Sherlock Holmes\'. In all, he wrote four novels and 56 short stories about Holmes and Dr Watson, including the first, \'A Study in Scarlet\'. Conan Doyle also wrote fantasy, science-fiction, humour, poetry, non-fiction, romance and historical novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Geniálního detektiva Sherlocka Holmese a jeho věrného přítele, doktora Watsona není třeba představovat... Klasické detektivky staré anglické školy: VILA VISTÁRIE, LEPENKOVÁ KRABICE, RUDÝ KRUH, BRUCE-PARTINGTONOVY DOKUMENTY, UMÍRAJÍCÍ DETEKTIV, NEZVĚSTNÁ ŠLECHTIČNA, ĎÁBLOVO KOPYTO, POSLEDNÍ POKLONA, VZNEŠENÝ KLIENT, VOJÁK BÍLÝ JAKO STĚNA, MAZARINŮV DRAHOKAM, DŮM „U TŘÍ ŠTÍTŮ“, UPÍR V SUSSEXU, TŘI GARRIDEBOVÉ, ZÁHADA NA THORSKÉM MOSTĚ, ŠPLHAJÍCÍ MUŽ, LVÍ HŘÍVA, PODNÁJEMNICE V ZÁVOJI, NA STARÉM ZÁMKU V SHOSCOMBE, BARVÍŘ NA PENZI (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Aged 55 by the time WWI broke out in 1914, famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was keen to play his part in the war effort and became a private in a volunteer regiment. ‘A Visit to Three Fronts’ is his account of visits he made to various Army positions during the conflict. Though a somewhat sanitised report, it is nevertheless a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who were on the frontlines of WWI. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Originally serialised in 'The Strand' magazine, ‘The Tragedy of Korosko’ is an exciting adventure story set in Egypt by famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, a motley group of European tourists are enjoying a trip along the River Nile in the steamship Korosko while visiting Egypt, when they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped. Will they ever escape and make it home again? A thrilling tale, full of vivid descriptions, ‘The Tragedy of Korosko’ was later adapted into a play by Doyle, titled ‘Fires of Fate’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Siblings Robert and Laura McIntyre have fallen on hard times following the death of their mother and their father's subsequent descent into alcoholism, which is bankrupting the family. Their fortunes appear to be on the up though following the arrival of a mysterious, eccentric, and wealthy new neighbour called Raffles Haw. An insightful, moralistic tale about the corrupting nature of extreme wealth from renowned Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published in 1919, ‘The Dealings of Captain Sharkey’ is a collection of pirate and adventure stories by internationally renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Short stories in the collection include, ‘The Striped Chest’, ‘Jelland’s Voyage’ and ‘That Little Square Box’. This is a highly enjoyable collection of nautical adventure tales. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published in 1902, ‘The War in South Africa’ is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s account of the Boer War. Keen to play his part, Doyle enlisted as a doctor after being turned down by the Imperial Yeomanry. Naturally skewed towards British interests and beliefs of the time, it is an account which wholly overlooks the atrocities committed by the British, and so is a less than accurate reflection of the war. A historical eyewitness account from one of the best known authors of the time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Last of the Legions' by famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a collection of twelve short stories. Stories in the collection include 'Through the Veil', 'The First Cargo' and 'The Silver Mirror'. Many are set during the Roman Empire, and some even delve into spiritualism – a personal interest of Doyle's. A highly enjoyable collection of some of the famous authors lesser-known tales. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: From intense deduction methods and trusty sidekicks to supernatural dogs and grizzly murders, ´The Elementary Sherlock Holmes Collection´ offers a generous glimpse into some of the best adventures of the most famous detective of all time. Follow the notorious detective and his companion, Dr Watson, as they try to solve the eerie mystery behind an attempted murder in ´The Hound of the Baskervilles´, or help them solve the mystery of a father gone missing in ´The Sign of the Four´. These are just some of the thrilling adventures included in the collection, which also features the first-ever Sherlock Holmes story ´A Study in Scarlet´ alongside ´His Last Bow´ and ´The Valley of Fear´.Beautifully portrayed by the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes has appeared in multiple iterations, most notably as a "high-functioning sociopath" in BBC's ´Sherlock´. With nine exhilarating adventures, ´The Elementary Sherlock Holmes Collection´ serves as the perfect introduction to one of the most famous written characters of all time. It is ideal for fans of "Enola Holmes" on Netflix.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)