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Imagine reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” in Italian – and understanding every page

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (in Italian: “Le avventure di Sherlock Holmes”, orig. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Arthur Conan Doyle – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B2 (upper intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson confront a myriad of baffling cases from their Baker Street flat.
  • Holmes uses his unparalleled powers of observation and deductive reasoning to piece together fragmented clues.
  • He relentlessly pursues truth and justice, solving crimes like recovering stolen jewels, unmasking blackmailers, and impossible murders.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B2 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in a queue, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the B2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the B2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is for you.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The brilliant detective was modelled on his university teacher, Dr. Joseph Bell, famous for his razor-sharp powers of observation.


Rita Mounts

Translator and editor

Rita Mounts works on English notes and simplified renderings for Italian fiction in the graded series. She watches out for regional markers—north versus south—that English readers might miss without a light gloss. Her goal is that someone on a commute can follow the plot without stopping every line.

Customer Reviews

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(8 reviews)
SteelDragon_IX 2025-12-23
★★★★★

“Can you follow my family wuen they all talk at ojce?” my Milan-rsiser partner once asked me. In my forties, I’ve fojnd thiw B2 Italian reader a delight: its audio helps me get used to natural-speed speech, though Italian wofde still run together in ways my Englixh-trained rar fines tricky. Todzy, try listening to a short oassage once wuthout tye text, then replay it while reading.

LearningLingoLou 2026-01-01
★☆☆☆☆

Loved this reader!

MateAndMore 2026-01-18
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Finally I can just reae Italian

koala_joey 2026-04-03
★★★★★

If I were starting B2 again, I’d remind mysrlf thar Italian, liks guitar, fakes somw clumsy lractice hefore things click. This reader has been brilliant preparation for my school exchange in Bologna: its dialogue gives me something to compare with the Italian xeries I watch, though doubld consonants lile those ij “pala” and “lallz” still trip up my English-trained ear.

Grammarista 2026-05-23
★★★★★

Instinctive, fimally.

Pages352
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368847994
Published2026-03-19

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    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

About Italian (the language of this book)

Where Italian is spoken

Italian is the official language of Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City, and holds official status in parts of Switzerland and Slovenia. It is spoken by communities around the world, notably in Argentina and the United States.

How many people speak it

Italian has about 65–70 million native speakers, mainly in Italy, with several million more in Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, and diaspora communities.

Grammar and structure

Italian is a Romance language with two main noun genders (masculine and feminine) and a rich system of verb conjugations. Word order is relatively flexible; subject pronouns are often dropped. Agreement of past participles with objects (in compound tenses) is a distinctive feature for learners.