The Incredible Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Collection - (Sirius Classic Puzzles) by Gareth Moore (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.

Solve incredible conundrums with greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas.

Some of these narrative puzzles involve riddles, some plays on words, and others on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes.

Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for.

Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book with gold foil accents will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

About the Author

Dr Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults. He is the creator of online brain training site www.BrainedUp.com and runs the daily puzzle website www.PuzzleMix.com. He gained his Ph.D from Cambridge University in the field of Machine Learning, and has contributed to various advanced projects for leading technology companies.