The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1903–1904) features a collection of thirteen stories that originally appeared in serialized form in Strand Magazine. Bowing to immense public appeal, in this collection Doyle resurrects the legendary detective, after having recorded his death in an earlier story. A later compilation published in 1917, His Last Bow has Holmes reminiscing about his years as a detective with his friend and colleague Dr John Watson, across eight classic mysteries, with the thrilling title story documenting Holmes’ wartime service.