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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle

12 books Started 1891 Latest 1892
Publication Reading Order

The The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a Crime Fiction series by Arthur Conan Doyle, made up of 12 books published between 1891 and 1892. It begins with A Scandal in Bohemia (Short Story) (1891), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (1892), spanning 1 years of storytelling.

12books
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~0.1yrs between books
1892latest release
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1 A Scandal in Bohemia (Short Story) 🎬 3 adaptations → 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Red-headed League (Short Story) 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 A Case of Identity 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Boscombe Valley Mystery (Short Story) 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Five Orange Pips 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Man with the Twisted Lip 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1891 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleLatest 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Adventure of the Speckled Band 🎬 2 adaptations → 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb (Short Story) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Adventure of the Beryl Coronet 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Adventure of the Copper Beeches 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1892 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series?

Start with A Scandal in Bohemia (Short Story) (1891), the first book in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series?

There are 12 books in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle, published between 1891 and 1892.

What is the first book in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series?

The first book in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series is A Scandal in Bohemia (Short Story), published in 1891 by Arthur Conan Doyle.

What is the latest book in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series?

The most recent book in the The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series is The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.

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