His Last Bow [8 stories]

This late collection brings together eight Holmes stories written across a number of years. They show the detective and Watson in later life, with cases of theft, family secrets and espionage. The title story is set on the eve of the First World War and gives Holmes a role in national events. The tone is often more reflective than in the early tales, yet the mixture of clever deduction and human drama remains. It is a fine companion for readers who already know the earlier volumes.