The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle
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| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Title | The Valley of Fear |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Brannan and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Valley of Fear" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging work features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. John Watson as they unravel a complex mystery surrounding the murder of John Douglas at Birlstone Manor. The book intriguingly blends elements of suspense with examination of characters' backstories and secrets. The opening of "The Valley of Fear" introduces a tense atmosphere filled with anticipation as Sherlock Holmes discusses a puzzling cipher that suggests imminent danger to a man named Douglas. Holmes deduces that the cipher relates to a book and theorizes about its content and significance in connection with the shadowy Professor Moriarty. Just as the scene builds, Inspector MacDonald arrives with the news that Douglas has been murdered, heightening the suspense. The characters are set against the backdrop of a picturesque yet sinister English village, probing themes of betrayal, mystery, and the shadowy past that haunts Douglas. This compelling beginning sets the stage for a gripping detective tale that combines intrigue with classic elements of crime fiction. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3289 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3013 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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