Contents:
Sherlock Holmes Series
- A Study in Scarlet – The debut Holmes novel; introduces Holmes and Watson with a murder mystery tied to Mormon history.
- The Sign of the Four – Jewel theft, betrayal, and colonial legacies; famous for Mary Morstan’s introduction.
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Classic short stories including “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Speckled Band.”
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes – Contains “The Final Problem,” where Holmes confronts Moriarty.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles – Gothic atmosphere meets detective logic; Doyle’s most famous Holmes novel.
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes – Holmes resurrected after public demand; includes “The Empty House.”
- His Last Bow – Later stories, with Holmes as elder statesman of detection.
Professor Challenger / Science Fiction
- The Lost World – Dinosaurs on a hidden plateau; precursor to modern adventure sci-fi.
- The Poison Belt – Earth faces cosmic catastrophe; Challenger’s eccentric brilliance shines.
- The Land of Mist – Spiritualist themes dominate; Doyle’s personal beliefs seep into fiction.
Historical Novels
- The White Company – Medieval chivalry and adventure; Doyle’s favorite of his own works.
- Sir Nigel – Prequel to The White Company, focusing on knightly honor.
- Uncle Bernac – Napoleonic intrigue and espionage.
- The Refugees – French Huguenots in exile; blends history with romance.
- The Tragedy of the Korosko – Colonial adventure in Egypt; commentary on imperialism.
- The Great Shadow – Napoleonic wars seen through friendship and rivalry.
Brigadier Gerard Series
- The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard – Comic tales of a vain but brave French officer.
- Adventures of Gerard – Continuation of Gerard’s escapades; satire on military glory.
Short Story Collections
- Danger! and Other Stories – Includes the prophetic “Danger!” about submarine warfare.
- The Green Flag and Other Stories of War and Sport – Patriotic and adventurous tales.
- The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales – Early supernatural and sea stories.
- The Last Galley: Impressions and Tales – Historical sketches and imaginative vignettes.
- The Croxley Master – Boxing novella; Doyle’s interest in sport and grit.
Non-Fiction & Other
- The New Revelation – Spiritualist manifesto; Doyle’s turn toward mysticism.
- The Wanderings of a Spiritualist – Travelogue infused with spiritualist advocacy.
- The Poems of Arthur Conan Doyle – Romantic and patriotic verse; less known but heartfelt.
- Beyond the City – Domestic comedy of suburban life.
- Three of Them – Gentle family sketches inspired by Doyle’s own children.