His Last Bow: The Final Cases of Sherlock Holmes Before Retirement

🕵️‍♂️ The curtain falls, but not without one final game of shadows.

His Last Bow is a gripping collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories, presenting some of the greatest cases from the twilight of the detective's career. Set across years of intrigue and intellect, these tales offer both nostalgia and revelation as Holmes and Watson tackle enemies old and new—culminating in a dramatic espionage tale that finds Holmes emerging from retirement on the eve of World War I.

In these stories, Holmes is older, wiser, and perhaps more human than ever, but his razor-sharp intellect remains undiminished. Whether it's murder, theft, or international treachery, Holmes applies his iconic deductive reasoning to solve mysteries with elegance and force.

📚 Included Stories:

The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge

The Adventure of the Cardboard Box

The Adventure of the Red Circle

The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

The Adventure of the Devil's Foot

His Last Bow (the title story)

📚 Why readers treasure this collection:

Holmes operating during world-changing events

Stories reveal Holmes' psychological depth and aging wisdom

A poignant farewell to the world's most beloved sleuth

Features espionage, betrayal, and wartime intrigue

📚 Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Classic detective fiction

Short story collections with strong characters

Holmes' evolution from cold logic to moral reflection

World War I era spy drama

📚 What readers are saying:

"A masterful send-off for Holmes—witty, sharp, and surprisingly emotional." – Mystery Literature Journal

"His Last Bow blends the old magic with a mature brilliance only Doyle could deliver." – Amazon Reviewer

👉 Click "Buy Now" to experience the final sparks of Sherlock Holmes' brilliance before the legend rests.

© 2025 Zenith Ivory Tower Publications (Ebook): 9782386916502

Release date

Ebook: 8 July 2025