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His Last Bow is the eighth and final collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1917. The volume gathers eight tales written between 1908 and 1917, including the titular story in which a retired Holmes, initially occupied with beekeeping, is drawn back into service as World War I looms. The stories blend classic detective work with wartime espionage, showcasing Holmes’s brilliance, his brother Mycroft’s government role, and the deep loyalty between Holmes and Dr. Watson. Themes of logic versus duty, the shadow of war, and the bittersweet farewell of the great detective permeate the collection.
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ISBN-10 1512156698 · ISBN-13 9798534394689 · John Murray · 1928
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