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The Return of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle

13 books Started 1903 Latest 1904
Publication Reading Order

The The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a Crime Fiction series by Arthur Conan Doyle, made up of 13 books published between 1903 and 1904. It begins with The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Adventure of the Second Stain (Short Story) (1904), spanning 1 years of storytelling.

13books
1years active
~0.1yrs between books
1904latest release
# Title Year Buy
1 The Adventure of the Empty House 🎬 2 adaptations → 1903 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Adventure of the Norwood Builder (Short Story) 1903 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Adventure of the Dancing Men (Short Story) 🎬 2 adaptations → 1903 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist (Short Story)Latest 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Adventure of the Priory School (Short Story) 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Adventure of Black Peter (Short Story) 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton (Short Story) 🎬 3 adaptations → 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (Short Story) 🎬 2 adaptations → 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Adventure of the Three Students (Short Story) 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez (Short Story) 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter (Short Story) 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Adventure of the Abbey Grange 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Adventure of the Second Stain (Short Story) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1904 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Return of Sherlock Holmes series: frequently asked questions

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

Start with The Adventure of the Empty House (1903), the first book in the The Return 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 Return of Sherlock Holmes series?

There are 13 books in the The Return of Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle, published between 1903 and 1904.

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

The first book in the The Return of Sherlock Holmes series is The Adventure of the Empty House, published in 1903 by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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

The most recent book in the The Return of Sherlock Holmes series is The Adventure of the Second Stain (Short Story) (1904) by 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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