Sherlock Holmes is back on the case in this collection of sparkling short stories, in which we learn about Holmes'' early days as a sleuth, encounter a seemingly murderous widow, and meet the great detective''s brother, Mycroft, for the first time. And, in ''The Final Problem'', Holmes comes face-to-face with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, in a battle of wits that could kill them both.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an afterword by David Stuart Davies - a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund and an authority on Sherlock Holmes.