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The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004

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Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Dartmoor, Devon • 1880s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Hound of the Baskervilles follows detective Sherlock Holmes as he investigates a legendary, supernatural hound haunting the Baskerville family on the English moors. In The Valley of Fear, Holmes and Dr. Watson unravel a mysterious murder connected to a secret society and past betrayals. Both novels showcase Holmes' keen deduction skills.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,742 ratings

82%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Hound of the Baskervilles is praised for its atmospheric setting and suspenseful plot, showcasing Conan Doyle's mastery in blending mystery with gothic elements. Critics appreciate Holmes's sharp intellect but note occasional predictability in the narrative. The Valley of Fear is lauded for its complex story and intriguing characters, though some find its dual-plot structure confusing.

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Who Should Read The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear?

Readers who enjoy The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear relish classic detective mysteries with atmospheric settings. Fans of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None or Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone will appreciate Conan Doyle's intricate plots and Sherlock Holmes's logical deductions.

4.4

2,742 ratings

82%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

424

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Dartmoor, Devon • 1880s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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