Detective and mystery stories, American

In 1887, Arthur Conan Doyle put pen to paper and created a legend: Sherlock Holmes. The greatest detective of all time. His tall, slender, hawk-nosed figure with his deerstalker hat is instantly recognisable in every corner of the world. Alongside Doyle's original stories, Sherlock has spawned a ...

In ancient Rome, Marcus Fabius Quintilianus was a real barrister, honoured for being a teacher, rhetorician, jurist and a crime solver. In these three stories, Quintilian, a character who is based on this early detective, chronicles some of the eminent man's cases.

Sherlock Holmes is probably the most popular figure in world literature. These Sherlock Holmes adventures show Conan Doyle's detective not only in his earliest days, but also in connection with the works of other authors as Holmes proves himself to be truly 'The Universal Holmes'.

The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill to all men, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and celebrate the year together. Unless, of course, you happen to...