The Return of Sherlock Holmes
- Approximate level
- B1
- Length
- 113,929 words
- Reading time
- 9 h 30 min
- Chapters
- 13
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2006
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This collection of short stories follows the famous detective Sherlock Holmes as he returns to solve complex mysteries in late nineteenth century London. The language reflects the formal style of the Victorian era, featuring sophisticated vocabulary and long, detailed sentences. Readers will encounter many descriptive passages and logical arguments. While the narrative structure is clear, the complex sentence patterns and specific historical references may present a challenge for those who are not yet comfortable with advanced English prose.
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Subjects
- Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
- Detective and mystery stories, English
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