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Book Description |
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The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1915. It is a gripping mystery that combines classic Holmesian deduction with a thrilling backstory. The novel begins with Holmes receiving a cryptic message that warns of an impending murder. Soon after, a gruesome crime is discovered at Birlstone Manor, where a man has been found shot in the head. As Holmes and Watson investigate, they uncover a web of deception, hidden identities, and secret societies. The second half of the book takes readers to the past, revealing the victim’s connection to a violent secret organization in the United States called the Scowrers, modeled after the real-life Molly Maguires. Blending intricate detective work with a dramatic backstory, The Valley of Fear is a masterful mix of mystery, crime, and suspense, cementing Holmes’ reputation as a brilliant detective. |
About Author |
| Arthur Conan Doyle |
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer, physician, and creator of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he began writing stories in his spare time. Doyle gained worldwide fame with A Study in Scarlet (1887), the first novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. His detective stories, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles, became some of the most influential works in crime fiction. Beyond Holmes, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and supernatural tales. He was also deeply involved in spiritualism later in life. Despite trying to move beyond his detective stories, Holmes remains his most enduring legacy, shaping modern mystery fiction. |
