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The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle is a gripping detective story set in the eerie moors of Devonshire. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the legend of a supernatural hound terrorising the Baskerville family. As mysterious events unfold, the duo unravels a complex web of danger and deceit threatening the heir to the Baskerville estate.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective stories mixed with elements of gothic horror. Set amidst the eerie Devonshire moors, the tale follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of a cursed family and a spectral hound. Its masterful blend of suspense and supernatural intrigue makes it a timeless favourite for fans of crime and thriller novels.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles

Could the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville have been caused by gigantic ghostly hound that is said to have haunted his family for generations? Arch-rationalist Sherlock Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense, and sends Dr Watson to Devon to protect the Baskerville heir and observe the suspects at close hand.

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The terrible spectacle of the beast, the fog of the moor, the discovery of a body—this classic horror story pits detective against dog.

When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the wild Devon moorland with the footprints of a giant hound nearby, the blame is placed on a family curse. It is left to Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to solve the mystery of the legend of the phantom hound before Sir Charles' heir comes to an equally gruesome end.

The Hound of the Baskervilles gripped readers when it was first serialised and has continued to hold its place in the popular imagination.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is often praised for its masterful blend of gothic horror and detective fiction, showcasing Arthur Conan Doyle's skill in crafting a suspenseful and atmospheric narrative. Christopher Morley highlighted the entire Sherlock Holmes series as a testament to the power of storytelling, emphasising its lasting impact and artistic significance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437867

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Christopher Frayling

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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Arthur Conan Doyle Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals. Professor Christopher Frayling is Rector of the Royal College of Art, an expert on horror fiction and has published widely on the subject.

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