Sherlock Holmes Blog by Ravisha
The Return of Sherlock Holmes Story 1: "The Adventure of the Empty House" Summary: Offered here is the exciting return of Sherlock Holmes from, seemingly, his death after fighting Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls in "The Adventure of the Empty House". The narrative commences with Holmes's arrival, shocking and exhilarating Dr. Watson beyond belief. Together, they explore the murder of Ronald Adair, which sends them to Colonel Moran, Moriarty's second-in-command. He uses the clever disguise of Holmes and a wax effigy in setting a trap and finally apprehending Moran, who solves the case. Personal Response: "The Adventure of the Empty House" was like the return of an old friend into my life. The story brings back the amazing Holmes in style, for his impressive return from the dead is handled with the usual skill of Arthur Conan Doyle. It is perfectly balanced between suspense and nostalgia, just enough to remind us of why Ho...