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What famous detective stories did Arthur Conan Doyle write?

Arthur Conan Doyle is most famous for writing the Sherlock Holmes detective stories. Here are some of the most well-known:

Novels:

* A Study in Scarlet (1887): Introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

* The Sign of Four (1890): Holmes and Watson investigate a mysterious treasure and a vengeful Indian.

* The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902): Possibly the most famous Sherlock Holmes story, this tale features a monstrous hound haunting the Baskerville family.

* The Valley of Fear (1915): A complex plot involving a secret society and a series of murders.

Short Story Collections:

* The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892): This collection includes classic stories such as "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-Headed League," and "The Adventure of the Speckled Band."

* The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1893): More adventures of the famous detective.

* The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905): Marks the return of Holmes after his supposed death.

* His Last Bow (1917): Contains stories that occur during World War I.

* The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927): The last collection of Sherlock Holmes stories published during Doyle's lifetime.

Other Notable Stories:

* The Adventure of the Dancing Men (1903): A case involving coded messages.

* The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (1892): A Christmas-themed story with a stolen jewel.

* The Adventure of the Empty House (1903): Features Holmes's dramatic return from the dead.

* The Adventure of the Norwood Builder (1903): A story involving a mysterious murder and a missing will.

These are just a few of the many detective stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. His works remain popular and continue to inspire writers and readers around the world.

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