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Every year, young Mary Morstan, whose father, an officer in the Indian army, disappeared long ago, receives a pearl in the mail. When a letter invites her to a mysterious meeting, she seeks the company of the famous Sherlock Holmes. As Dr. Watson becomes enchanted by the young woman, they delve into one of the darkest enigmas presented to the detective's keen intellect. The story unfolds against the backdrop of India during the time of the maharajahs, the fort of Agra besieged by the Sepoy rebellion, and the penal colony of the Andaman Islands. This extraordinary adventure culminates in the fogs of the Thames, revealing secrets and connections that intertwine their fates.

This Ladybird Histories Book is perfect for children learning about the Second World War at school. It looks at the countries that took part, where key battles and campaigns took place, and the impact the war had on ordinary people around the world. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers--from lifestyles, battles, and important characters, to the influence that events in history have played on the world around us today--and has everything you need to know about the Second World War for school homework!

This title showcases detectives from classic and contemporary crime fiction, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, as they navigate complex alibis and motives. Featured stories include "The Speckled Band" by Arthur Conan Doyle, "Cold Money" by Ellery Queen, and "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb" by Agatha Christie.

In these eleven stories, Fitzgerald depicts the Roaring Twenties as he lived them. He masterfully blends accounts of flappers and the smart set with more fantastical visions of America, always imbuing his narratives with his trademark themes of money, class, ambition and love.

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