The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
Note Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Brannan
Summary "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a crime fiction novella written in the late 19th century (Victorian era). It revolves around the investigative prowess of Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson as they unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of a man named Aloysius Garcia, whose connections are steeped in intrigue and danger. The narrative explores themes of deception, revenge, and the complexities of human relationships within a framework of suspense. The story begins with Mr. John Scott Eccles, a respectable but bewildered man, who visits Holmes after experiencing a baffling series of events at Wisteria Lodge, where he was invited by Garcia. Upon arriving at the lodge, he discovers that both Garcia and his household staff have mysteriously vanished. When news reaches them that Garcia has been found dead, suspected foul play leads the investigation to explore not only the disappearance but also the criminal connections of Garcia, who turns out to be linked to a former South American tyrant, Don Murillo. As Holmes and Watson navigate through clues, including a mysterious note and the relationship dynamics within the household, they uncover a web of revenge targeting Murillo, who is hiding in plain sight. Ultimately, the conclusion intertwines justice and the complexities of past grievances, leaving readers captivated by the twists and turns of human morality in the face of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
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EBook-No. 2343
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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