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2002-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Doyle, Arthur Conan
1859
1930
Conan Doyle, Arthur, Sir
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle, A. Conan
The Valley of Fear
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories
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Detective Fiction
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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