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The Hound of the Baskervilles

By Arthur Conan Doyle
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping tale set on the eerie moors of Devonshire, where the detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. Watson investigate a family curse said to be caused by a supernatural hound. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, suspicions arise that the legend may be true, and it's up to Holmes and Watson to uncover the truth amidst the ominous fog and treacherous landscapes. The story unravels with clever twists, highlighting Holmes’s analytical prowess in the face of a chilling mystery.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective stories filled with suspense and mystery. Set in the eerie moors of England, it offers a gripping tale involving a legendary beast, domestic secrets, and sharp deductive reasoning. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will find it a thrilling read with the iconic detective at his best.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles

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

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Beautifully designed, clothbound edition

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

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 presents a gripping tale of suspense and deduction, set in the eerie English countryside, which has captivated readers for generations.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is often hailed as a masterpiece that brilliantly showcases Arthur Conan Doyle's ability to weave suspense and intrigue. The storyline intricately blends elements of mystery with gothic horror, keeping readers enthralled. The novel's exploration of rationality versus superstition highlights Holmes's unmatched deductive prowess, underscoring art's ability to surpass the mundane aspects of real life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141192437

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930. Within those years was crowded a variety of activity and creative work that made him an international figure and inspired the French to give him the epithet 'the good giant'. He was the nephew of 'Dickie Doyle' the artist, and was educated at Stonyhurst, and later studied medicine at Edinburgh University, where the methods of diagnosis of one of the professors provided the idea for the methods of deduction used by Sherlock Holmes.

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