Risultati per "Arthur Conan Doyle" in Arte e intrattenimento

Three years have passed since Sherlock Holmes and his nemesis Moriarty vanished into the abyss of the Reichenbach Falls. In that time the criminals of London have been able to sleep safe in their beds. But the capital has never been in greater need of its protector.

Il professor Maracot, Cyrus Headley e Bill Scanlan, partiti per una spedizione sulla nave Stratford, si immergono con una capsula sottomarina nell'oceano Atlantico per delle ricerche sui fondali oceanici e per scoprire una presunta fossa profonda più di 7000 metri.Durante questa immersione, però, qualcosa va storto, e i tre si troveranno sperduti nelle profondità dell'oceano, con la consapevolezza di non poter più tornare in superfice. Ma, nell'immensa sfortuna di questa vicenda, scopriranno meraviglie mai viste da occhio umano.

Benvenuti nella raccolta dedicata a Sherlock Holmes, il più celebre investigatore della letteratura.Creata da Sir Arthur Conan Doyle alla fine del XIX secolo, la saga di Sherlock Holmes ha rivoluzionato il genere poliziesco, dando vita a uno dei personaggi più amati e riconoscibili di tutti i tempi.In questa playlist troverete indagini enigmatiche, delitti apparentemente impossibili, misteri irrisolti e i brillanti ragionamenti deduttivi che hanno reso leggendario l'investigatore di Baker Street.Accompagnato dall'inseparabile dottor John Watson, Holmes affronta assassini, ladri, cospiratori,...

Miss Mary Morstan has been receiving pearls and she knows not why or from whom. Now she receives something else: a letter that promises to reveal the mystery and to "right the wrongs" against her. "If you distrust me," continued the correspondent, "bring two friends." She brings Sherlock Holmes and Watson.

There is no better description of this book than that of Dr. Watson himself: "The friends of Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be glad to learn that he is still alive and well, though somewhat crippled by occasional attacks of rheumatism. He has, for many years, lived in a small farm upon the downs five miles from Eastbourne, where his time is divided between philosophy and agriculture. During this period of rest he has refused the most princely offers to take up various cases....

After a number of deaths in his close family, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle turned to spiritualism in hope of finding proof of the afterlife. Being open in this way, he wanted to believe that spirits and other supernatural being including fairies were real. Because of this he believed the photographs of fairies taken by the Cottingley girls were proof of the existence of such beings. In this book he presents his stance on the issue. Eventually it was proven that the photographs were indeed a hoax. (Summary by Amy Gramour)

Arthur Conan Doyle first published his memories of his many various adventures around the world and his relationships with such famous figures of the age including Oscar Wilde, Empress Eugenie and Prime Minister Arthur Balfour to name a few, in The Strand Magazine between October 1923 and July 1924. This memoir was later formed into a book and published in September 1924.

Rencontre Watson et Holmes, installation, et première enquête à Londres, et aussi détour aux U.S.A. en Utah… à Salt Lake City, chez les Mormons. Amour, vengeance… et crimes… Roman original dans sa construction.- Résumé par Christiane Jehanne

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These lesser known stories were penned by Conan Doyle during the period between killing off Sherlock Holmes in 1893 and reluctantly resurrecting him some ten years later. The swashbuckling, eponymous hero, Etienne Gerard, is one of Napoleon's gallant French Hussars, who considers himself the finest of them all. Through these "Boys Own Adventures", Conan Doyle pokes gentle fun at both the French and the English. This is the second volume containing eight adventures. (Summary by Phil)

When Professor Maracot unveils his groundbreaking diving bell, he opens the door to secrets hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Joined by two adventurous American companions, he embarks on an expedition that spirals into the extraordinary. As they plunge into the depths, they uncover not just the stunning wonders of marine life, but also a world steeped in ancient mystery and unforeseen peril. The thrill of discovery quickly turns into a race against time when they encounter an unexpected force that tests their ingenuity and courage. Throughout this gripping adventure, themes of exploration, ...

When a man discovers a sinister secret hidden within the walls of an old manor, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will haunt him forever. In "Tales of Terror and Mystery," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes listeners on a spine-chilling journey through the unexplainable and the uncanny, showcasing narratives that delve deep into the human psyche and the shadows of our fears. Each story unravels a unique mystery, from the eerie happenings in a ghostly estate to the chilling revelations of a locked room, challenging the very fabric of rational thought. Listeners will encounter a diverse ...

When Professor Challenger summons artesian borer Mr. Peerless Jones for an urgent meeting, curiosity ignites a wild adventure that will challenge the very fabric of reality. Challenger, known for his outrageous theories, unveils a shocking plan: to unleash the primal sounds of the Earth itself. What begins as a ridiculous notion quickly spirals into a gripping exploration of sound and science, as Jones grapples with the implications of this groundbreaking experiment. As they delve into the depths of the Earth, a series of unexpected events unfold, revealing hidden truths and awakening ancient ...

Receiving a mysterious cypher message from a Fred Porlock, apparent agent of the infamous Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson set about deciphering the message, taking them into the mysterious murder of John Douglas. The connection between the murder and the message from Porlock creates the basis for this new Sherlock mystery, the last novel written by Doyle featuring the famous detective. - Summary by David Clarke

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in 1887. It is the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later become one of the most famous literary detective characters, with long-lasting interest and appeal. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to his companion Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to...

The Valley of Fear is the fourth novel Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about private detective Sherlock Holmes. First published serially in The Strand Magazine between September 1914 and May 1915, this novel was published as a book three months before its serialization was complete. Doyle went on to write more Sherlock Holmes stories, but The Valley of Fear was his last novel about the character. This novel is the only one of the four in which criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty appears, and one of only two stories by Doyle in which Moriarty plays a direct role; despite the prominence that later ...

Looking for a replacement to Sherlock Holmes after the author had killed him off in 1894, Doyle wrote this murder mystery in the dying years of the 19th century. Set in Napoleon's era, it involves a Frenchman returning to his native land to join the Emperor's ranks. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)This show includes AI-generated content.

A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in Strand Magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume.There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and humourless: his sense of fun can be sparkling, and there are ...

"A Study in Scarlet" is the first ever Sherlock Holmes story split into two quite distinctive parts. The first part is told from the viewpoint of Dr. John Watson and recounts his first experiences of meeting the illustrious Sherlock Holmes and their subsequent co-habitation and crime-solving partnership. The second is told in a third person narrative and is set in the USA, setting an elaborate back-story to the eventual motive of the murderer, before returning to the UK towards the end of part two, the narration, once again, being picked up by Dr. John Watson. - Summary by Robert Dixon

Treasure, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, love, murder, and revenge. One of Arthur Conan Doyle's four novels featuring Sherlock Holmes. (Summary by Karen Savage)This show includes AI-generated content.