In this essential volume of Arthur Conan Doyle's work, Sherlock Holmes faces some of the most ingenious, thrilling, and dark cases of his career. Whether deciphering centuries-old family riddles, as in "The Musgrave Ritual", or confronting painful secrets from the past, as in "The Crooked Man" and "The Gloria Scott", Holmes reveals the full complexity of his brilliant mind — and his humanity. Alongside his inseparable companion Dr. Watson, he dives into plots of mysterious disappearances (Silver Blaze), crimes of passion (The Adventure of the Cardboard Box), elaborate frauds (The Stockbroker's Clerk), and moral dilemmas with moving surprises, as in "The Yellow Face". "The collection also marks the first appearance of Mycroft Holmes, in "The Greek Interpreter", and culminates in "The Final Problem" — the unforgettable confrontation with Professor Moriarty, his greatest nemesis. With twelve gripping stories, "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" offers a multifaceted portrait of the most famous detective in literature, blending relentless logic, unexpected sensitivity, and irresistible suspense. The stories included in this book are: • Silver Blaze • The Adventure of the Cardboard Box • The Yellow Face • The Stockbroker's Clerk • The "Gloria Scott" • The Musgrave Ritual • The Reigate Squires • The Crooked Man • The Resident Patient • The Greek Interpreter • The Naval Treaty • The Final Problem