Collected works of Arthur Conan Doyle (28 PDF)
At med school, Doyle met his mentor, Professor Dr. Joseph Bell, whose keen powers of observation would later inspire Doyle to create his famed fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes. ... The voyage awakened Doyle's sense of adventure, a feeling that he incorporated into a story, Captain of the Pole Star.
This is a collection of the best work of Authur Conan that is in the public domain.
Short Reviews of Doyle’s Works that inside this collection
- A Study in Scarlet → The debut of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, blending London detective work with a surprising backstory in Mormon Utah. A bold start to the Holmes canon.
- The Sign of the Four → Jewel theft, betrayal, and colonial legacies drive this mystery. Introduces Mary Morstan and deepens Holmes’s character.
- Adventures of Gerard → Comic tales of a vain but brave French officer in the Napoleonic wars. Satirical, lighthearted, and full of charm.
- Adventures of Sherlock Holmes → Classic short stories including “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Speckled Band.” Defines Holmes’s detective brilliance.
- Beyond the City → A domestic comedy set in suburban London. Doyle explores middle‑class life with humor and gentle satire.
- The White Company → Doyle’s favorite of his own works. A medieval romance of chivalry, loyalty, and adventure.
- Danger! and Other Stories → Includes the prophetic “Danger!” about submarine warfare. A mix of patriotic and cautionary tales.
- His Last Bow → Later Holmes stories, with the detective as elder statesman. The title story frames Holmes against the backdrop of WWI.
- Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes → Contains “The Final Problem,” where Holmes confronts Moriarty. A dramatic turning point in the canon.
- Sir Nigel → Prequel to The White Company, focusing on knightly honor and medieval adventure.
- The Captain of the Pole‑Star → Early supernatural and sea stories, blending eerie atmosphere with maritime realism.
- The Croxley Master → A boxing novella showcasing Doyle’s interest in sport and grit.
- The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard → More comic adventures of Gerard, poking fun at military glory.
- The Great Shadow → Napoleonic wars seen through friendship and rivalry. Paired with Beyond the City in some editions.
- The Green Flag → Stories of war and sport, patriotic and adventurous in tone.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles → Gothic atmosphere meets detective logic. Doyle’s most famous Holmes novel.
- The Last Galley → Historical sketches and imaginative vignettes, ranging from Rome to modern times.
- The Lost World → Professor Challenger discovers dinosaurs on a hidden plateau. A precursor to modern adventure sci‑fi.
- The New Revelation → Doyle’s spiritualist manifesto, marking his turn toward mysticism.
- The Poems of Arthur Conan Doyle → Romantic and patriotic verse, heartfelt though less known.
- The Refugees → French Huguenots in exile; blends history with romance and adventure.
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes → Holmes resurrected after public demand, including “The Empty House.”
- The Tragedy of the Korosko → Colonial adventure in Egypt, with commentary on imperialism.
- The Wanderings of a Spiritualist → Travelogue infused with spiritualist advocacy.
- Three of Them → Gentle family sketches inspired by Doyle’s own children.
- Uncle Bernac → Napoleonic intrigue and espionage, blending romance with political drama.
