His Last Bow

His Last Bow: an Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s final story featuring the famed English detective, ends on a high note. It s a showcase of Holmes s mastery of disguise, accent, and espionage. By withholding information and hiding identities, Doyle successfully draws the reader in. He makes some heavy demands on his audience. Therefore, in order to solve the riddle with Holmes, we must keep our wits about us at all times.