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Collected Short Stories Volume 3 - Volume 3

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Collected Short Stories, Volume 3 presents another treasury of Arthur Conan Doyle's short fiction, highlighting the middle of his career. This volume brings together stories that often carry a moral or philosophical twist. Doyle's narrative craftsmanship shines in tales that range from mysteries solved by uncanny means to heartwarming domestic vignettes. Readers may encounter a supernatural puzzle resolved with a rational explanation, as well as slices of everyday Victorian life imbued with Doyle's gentle humor. Standout pieces include "Lot No. 249," a gripping tale of an Egyptian mummy brought to life (one of the first mummy horror stories in English literature), and "The Los Amigos Fiasco," a satirical piece on the misuse of the electric chair. Whether exploring the uncanny, the technological, or the intimate, Volume 3 underscores Doyle's talent for blending the ordinary with the extraordinary, ensuring each story is memorable.
Available since: 08/01/2025.
Print length: 320 pages.

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