Graded reader · B2

The Complete Sherlock Holmes

Name: The Complete Sherlock Holmes
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateMystery112 chapters≈ 38 hrs reading

A graded reader for upper-intermediate learners: the full Holmes canon in clear Victorian English, with every word a tap away from its translation.

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About this book

The complete canon, one tap from translation

The complete Sherlock Holmes canon by Arthur Conan Doyle — four novels and fifty-six short stories — gathered into a single immersive volume. Follow the world's most famous consulting detective from his first meeting with Dr. Watson on Baker Street through every case, foe, and farewell.

“You see, but you do not observe.”Sherlock Holmes · A Scandal in Bohemia

This collection gathers every case in the order Doyle wrote it, from the first meeting in A Study in Scarlet to the detective’s last bow. For a learner the real gift is Watson’s narration: clear, methodical, measured Victorian English that explains and recaps each scene without ever losing you.

For learners

Why this book is great for learning English

Pitched right at B2

Watson tells the stories in orderly, well-signposted sentences — rich vocabulary, but never experimental. Ideal for upper-intermediate readers moving beyond simplified texts into real literature.

Self-contained, bite-sized cases

Most stories stand alone and finish in a single sitting — perfect for a daily reading habit and a complete, satisfying piece of English each time you open the app.

A model of clear explanation

Holmes constantly explains his reasoning step by step. Following those explanations trains exactly the skill English exams test most: how ideas connect and conclusions are drawn.

What's inside

112 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

01Chapter I — Mr. Sherlock Holmes · Ch.1A Study in Scarlet · Part 1Free

02Chapter II — The Science Of DeductionA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

03Chapter III — The Lauriston Garden MysteryA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

04Chapter IV — What John Rance Had To TellA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

05Chapter V — Our Advertisement Brings A VisitorA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

06Chapter VI — Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can DoA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

07Chapter VII — Light In The DarknessA Study in Scarlet · Part 1

08Chapter I — On The Great Alkali PlainA Study in Scarlet · Part 2

09Chapter II — The Flower Of UtahA Study in Scarlet · Part 2

10Chapter III — John Ferrier Talks With The ProphetA Study in Scarlet · Part 2

11Chapter IV — A Flight For LifeA Study in Scarlet · Part 2

12Chapter V — The Avenging AngelsA Study in Scarlet · Part 2

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Scottish · 1859–1930

A physician by training, Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his first Holmes story while waiting for patients who rarely came. He modelled the detective’s method on a real Edinburgh surgeon, Dr Joseph Bell, famous for diagnosing strangers at a glance — and Holmes went on to make him one of the best-paid authors of his age.

The reading experience

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Tap to translate

Touch any word or phrase to see it in your language, instantly, without leaving the page.

Save & practise

Keep the words you want. They become flashcards built from your own reading.

Audio narration

Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear.

Progress tracking

Pick up exactly where you left off, on any device, and watch your streak grow.

Questions

About reading Sherlock Holmes

What level of English do I need for Sherlock Holmes?

We grade it B2 (upper-intermediate). The sentences are longer and more formal than everyday speech, but Watson narrates clearly and logically. Confident B1 readers can enjoy it by tapping unfamiliar words — and that stretching is exactly how you move up.

How do I read Sherlock Holmes?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start a free trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

How long does it take to read?

The complete canon runs to roughly 38 hours of reading. Because most stories stand alone and finish in 30–45 minutes, it’s easy to read in short, satisfying sessions rather than one long stretch.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Doyle wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

The Complete Sherlock Holmes

The complete canon, one tap from translation