His Last Bow
Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes
His Last Bow collects seven Sherlock Holmes stories first published in magazines between 1908 and 1917, including the two-part Wisteria Lodge, The Bruce-Partington Plans, in which stolen submarine blueprints bring Mycroft Holmes to Baker Street, The Dying Detective, The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax and The Devil's Foot, set during a Cornish holiday. The title story departs from the formula: it is told in the third person and shows an aging Holmes working against a German spy on the eve of the First World War. Published as a book in 1917, with a preface noting that Holmes has retired to keep bees on the Sussex Downs, the collection has a darker, more valedictory tone than the earlier volumes. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil; the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about His Last Bow
His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read His Last Bow online?
Yes. His Last Bow opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is His Last Bow free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of His Last Bow is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is His Last Bow in the public domain?
Yes. His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read His Last Bow?
About 3 h 57 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is His Last Bow?
His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
