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Captivating Classics: Nabokov's Lolita & Doyle's Sherlock Holmes MemoirsISBN: 9789395279550 (Lolita), 9789395279161 (The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes)Indulge in this set of two famous international classic books that have enthralled readers over generations. Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is a masterpiece of obsession, delusion, and lust that showcases the author's love for intricate wordplay and descriptive detail. The novel tells the story of Humbert Humbert, a scholar who falls completely in love with his landlady's twelve-year-old daughter, Dolores Haze, and embarks on a cross-country misadventure to pursue romance. Ranked fourth on the list of Modern Library 100 Best Novels, Lolita is an immaculate, unforgettable tale of forbidden love.On the other hand, Arthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of eleven short stories that revolve around the bizarre cases taken up by Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, that fall beyond the mundane. This edition boasts stories where Holmes deals with challenges that defy the understanding of most people. The book introduces Mycroft, Holmes' elder brother, in 'The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter,' and Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and Holmes' archenemy, in 'The Adventure of the Final Problem.' This all-time classic collection, with stories of disappearances, violent murders, burglary, and unusual business agreements, is a must-read for all mystery enthusiasts.