The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle
"The Valley of Fear" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a detective novel written during the late 19th century. This work features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson as they embark on a complex mystery involving murder, secret codes, and a shadowy figure from the past. The narrative intertwines elements of crime investigation with themes of deception and treachery, as the characters navigate a web of suspicion
surrounding the victim, John Douglas. At the start of the story, Watson observes Holmes in a state of intense thought after receiving a cipher from a mysterious informant named Porlock, suggesting impending danger for Douglas. Holmes uncovers that Douglas has been fatally shot in his home, Birlstone Manor. In the aftermath, key characters such as the local police inspector, various household staff, and the enigmatic Cecil Barker come into play, each offering insights and evidence that point towards a deeper conspiracy tied to Douglas's past in America. As Holmes pieces together the clues, he reveals a connection to a secret society and a possible betrayal, setting the stage for a thrilling investigation that blends intellectual challenge with human intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Title | The Valley of Fear |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Valley_of_Fear |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Toby F. Charkin. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3776 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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