The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle: Free Read Online

Name: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a public-domain detective short stories first published in 1892. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930)
First published: 1892
Type: Detective short stories
Suggested age: 11+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes about?

Twelve short mysteries narrated by Dr. Watson, the friend and flatmate of the detective Sherlock Holmes. Each case can be read on its own: a puzzling letter, a stolen jewel, a stranger with an odd job offer. Holmes solves them by noticing small clues others miss, which makes the stories a good first step into detective fiction.

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish-born doctor and writer who created Sherlock Holmes. He died in 1930.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes suitable for children?

Mild peril and some crime, but nothing graphic. A great pick for confident readers from about age 11.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Arthur Conan Doyle died in 1930, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930). Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish-born doctor and writer who created Sherlock Holmes.

What age is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes for?

We suggest 11+. Mild peril and some crime, but nothing graphic. A great pick for confident readers from about age 11.