Arthur Conan Doyle's His Last Bow: An Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of detective stories written in the late 19th century, featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. This book chronicles Holmes’s final adventures, set against the backdrop of a world on the brink of war, and presents a series of complex and captivating cases.
The opening of the book introduces an older Sherlock Holmes, now living a quiet life in the countryside after retiring from his illustrious career as a detective. While he enjoys a peaceful existence, the ominous threat of a German war pulls him back into action.
The first story, The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, begins with Holmes receiving a telegram from Mr. John Scott Eccles, a bewildered client who recounts a strange experience at the home of a mysterious man named Garcia. As detectives from Scotland Yard enter the scene, the case takes an unexpected turn, intertwining elements of crime, surprise, and questions about the reliability of appearances. This opening tale showcases Holmes’s sharp deductive skills while preserving the classic charm of detective fiction, drawing readers into a series of cases filled with intrigue and clever twists.

Preface

The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
1. The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles
2. The Tiger of San Pedro
The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot
The Adventure of the Red Circle
PART I
PART II
The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
The Adventure of the Dying Detective
His Last Bow: The War Service of Sherlock Holmes