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Doyle, Arthur Conan
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1930
Conan Doyle, Arthur, Sir
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle, A. Conan
The Adventure of the Dying Detective
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"The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a short crime fiction story written during the early 20th century. Set in the context of Victorian London, the narrative revolves around the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. The story explores themes of illness, deception, and the lengths one will go to save a friend, as Holmes faces a potentially fatal disease while refusing conventional medical help. In this gripping tale, Dr. Watson is summoned to attend to a gravely ill Sherlock Holmes, who insists that he has contracted a deadly tropical disease from his recent investigation among Chinese sailors. Despite Watson's extensive efforts to help, Holmes remains obstinate, believing himself to be contagious. As the tension builds, Holmes orchestrates a clever ruse involving Mr. Culverton Smith, a man with a dark past and knowledge of the disease, to expose the truth behind his condition. In a dramatic reveal, it becomes clear that Holmes was not only pretending to be dying but was also baiting Smith into a confession of his malicious actions. Ultimately, the story concludes with Holmes successfully apprehending the culprit, showcasing the detective's unmatched wit and prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories
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Detective Fiction
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