Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series?"

"There are nine books in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series, published between 1892 and 1917."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series?"

"The first book in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series is The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, published in 1908."

Q: "What is special about the title story His Last Bow?"

"His Last Bow is set in August 1914, just before World War I begins, and is told in third person rather than by Watson. Holmes comes out of retirement to capture a German spy, and the story ends with Holmes looking out over the English Channel and reflecting on the coming storm. It was intended as a farewell to the character, though Doyle later wrote more Holmes stories."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge	1908	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
2	The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans	1908	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
3	Sherlock Holmesin seikkailut	1892	Arthur Conan Doyle	N/A
4	The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot	1910	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
5	The Adventure of the Red Circle	1911	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
6	The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax	1911	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
7	The Adventure of the Dying Detective	1913	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
8	The Valley of Fear	1914	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
9	His Last Bow	1917	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy

His Last Bow collects Sherlock Holmes stories published between 1908 and 1917, including the novel The Valley of Fear. The stories cover Holmes’s later career and show the detective dealing with espionage, international crime, and increasingly dangerous situations. The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans involves stolen submarine blueprints and is one of the best spy stories in the canon.

The title story, His Last Bow, is set during the tense days before World War I and depicts Holmes working as a counterintelligence agent against Germany. Written in 1917 while the war was still raging, it was Doyle’s patriotic tribute to his most famous character. The Valley of Fear, a full-length novel set partly in a Pennsylvania mining town, deals with Moriarty’s influence and draws on real events from the Molly Maguires labor disputes. This listing also includes an international edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series?

There are nine books in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series, published between 1892 and 1917.

What is the first book in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series?

The first book in the Sherlock Holmes - His Last Bow series is The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge, published in 1908.

What is special about the title story His Last Bow?

His Last Bow is set in August 1914, just before World War I begins, and is told in third person rather than by Watson. Holmes comes out of retirement to capture a German spy, and the story ends with Holmes looking out over the English Channel and reflecting on the coming storm. It was intended as a farewell to the character, though Doyle later wrote more Holmes stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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