Arcturus Literary Puzzles – serie

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." And so begins Jane Austen's ever-popular Pride and Prejudice and it is this wonderfully sardonic wit and skill for gentle mocking observation that has rendered her writings popular for more than 200 years. So, take a trip to Georgian England and join Emma Woodhouse, the Bennet sisters, Catherine Morland, and more as you delve into this excellent collection of wordsearches inspired by the works of Jane Austen. With puzzles based on her life, excerpts of her work, and even her poetry, this is a wonderful selection for any Austen fan.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. -Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four.Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of over 130 fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. Some involve riddles, some plays on words, and some rely on mathematical principles. Use your powers of logical deduction, and see if you can match the towering intellect of Sherlock Holmes.Not only does this collection include brilliant puzzles to ponder over, but it presents these quandaries within exchanges between Holmes and Watson. In this way, this puzzle book retains the same cosy Victorian charm that Holmes' tales are so loved for.Featuring the original pen and ink illustrations by Sidney Paget and George Hutchinson, this gorgeously designed puzzle book will immerse you in Holmes's mysteries and keep you entertained for hours!ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Literary Puzzles brings together entertaining narrative puzzles based on stories and characters from classic literature. Immerse yourself in the worlds of these beloved tales as you solve a host of riddles, number puzzles and other conundrums.