McVittie's treasured solitude is violently shattered during a ferocious night storm when a Russian schooner named the Archangel is shipwrecked on the rugged rocks near his home. Going down to investigate, he rescues the only apparent survivor: a beautiful young Russian woman named Sophie Ramusine. Because Sophie speaks no English, their communication is entirely non-verbal, but McVittie relucta…
Sherlock Holmes: The Crime Tricks is an Indonesian anthology published by Visimedia (2012). It is not a single original novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but rather a curated collection of classic Sherlock Holmes short stories translated into Indonesian.
The story follows a terrifying family curse that has haunted the Baskerville family for generations, allegedly caused by a giant, demonic hound that haunts the desolate Dartmoor moors.
This collection features an eclectic mix of stories, ranging from traditional detective mysteries to more adventurous tales involving steampunk, time travel, and even supernatural elements like zombies or assassins.
Tales of Terror and Mystery is a collection of twelve short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the legendary author best known for creating Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1922, this volume showcases his versatility as a storyteller beyond detective fiction, moving into the realms of horror, suspense, and the supernatural.
he stories are narrated in the first person by Étienne Gerard, now an old, retired French Hussar officer looking back on his glory days. Sitting in a café or tending his cabbage garden, he proudly shares grand tales of his time serving in Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armée