Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century, featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. The stories capture their various thrilling cases filled with mystery and ingenious deductions. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia," sees Dr. Watson reflecting on his relationship with Holmes and hinting at Holmes's unique feelings for Irene Adler, a woman of great significance in his past.
In this tale, a royal client, later revealed to be the King of Bohemia, seeks Holmes’s help in recovering a compromising photograph involving Irene Adler before his upcoming marriage. Holmes demonstrates his sharp deductive skills as he analyzes a cryptic note from the king and evaluates the importance of his distinguished visitors, setting the stage for the case ahead.
This opening establishes a gripping narrative, showcasing Holmes's exceptional reasoning abilities and offering insight into his distinctive perspective on women and the complexities of human emotions.

I. A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA
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II. THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
III. A CASE OF IDENTITY
IV. THE BOSCOMBE VALLEY MYSTERY
V. THE FIVE ORANGE PIPS
VI. THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP
VII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE
VIII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
IX. THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEER’S THUMB
X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
XII. THE ADVENTURE OF THE COPPER BEECHES