An exploration of all that encompasses the world of Sherlock Holmes - tracing the infamous character's own interests, personality and mythologised biography alongside that of his creator's.
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Conan Doyle's Wide World
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- 9 hodin čtení
The world as seen through the eyes of the inventor of the world's greatest detective
Rudyard Kipling
- 912 stránek
- 32 hodin čtení
This definitive biography unravels the intricate story of a misunderstood genius who became Britain's most famous author in his day, published with a brand new introduction on the 150th anniversary of Rudyard Kipling's birth.
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Ian Fleming
- 496 stránek
- 18 hodin čtení
The definitive biography of author Ian Fleming and the perfect read for anyone enjoying the Sky Atlantic biopic starring Dominic Cooper.