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The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

In The Sign of the Four, Arthur Conan Doyle presents another captivating Sherlock Holmes adventure, filled with mystery, action, and exotic intrigue.


This classic novel delves deeper into the character of Holmes, revealing his intellectual prowess and complex personality, while also exploring the budding friendship between Holmes and Watson. The story begins with a distressed young woman, Mary Morstan, seeking Holmes' help in solving the mystery of her father's disappearance and the strange gifts of pearls she has been receiving annually. As the investigation unfolds, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a web of betrayal, hidden treasure, and murder that leads them through the dark alleys of Victorian London to the far reaches of colonial India.


Doyle's vivid descriptions, fast-paced narrative, and intricate plot make The Sign of the Four a gripping tale that not only entertains but also reflects the social and cultural tensions of its time. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone interested in the rich literary heritage of Sherlock Holmes.

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The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

In The Sign of the Four, Arthur Conan Doyle presents another captivating Sherlock Holmes adventure, filled with mystery, action, and exotic intrigue.


This classic novel delves deeper into the character of Holmes, revealing his intellectual prowess and complex personality, while also exploring the budding friendship between Holmes and Watson. The story begins with a distressed young woman, Mary Morstan, seeking Holmes' help in solving the mystery of her father's disappearance and the strange gifts of pearls she has been receiving annually. As the investigation unfolds, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a web of betrayal, hidden treasure, and murder that leads them through the dark alleys of Victorian London to the far reaches of colonial India.


Doyle's vivid descriptions, fast-paced narrative, and intricate plot make The Sign of the Four a gripping tale that not only entertains but also reflects the social and cultural tensions of its time. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone interested in the rich literary heritage of Sherlock Holmes.

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The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel
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The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

The Sign of the Four: A Sherlock Holmes Novel

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

In The Sign of the Four, Arthur Conan Doyle presents another captivating Sherlock Holmes adventure, filled with mystery, action, and exotic intrigue.


This classic novel delves deeper into the character of Holmes, revealing his intellectual prowess and complex personality, while also exploring the budding friendship between Holmes and Watson. The story begins with a distressed young woman, Mary Morstan, seeking Holmes' help in solving the mystery of her father's disappearance and the strange gifts of pearls she has been receiving annually. As the investigation unfolds, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a web of betrayal, hidden treasure, and murder that leads them through the dark alleys of Victorian London to the far reaches of colonial India.


Doyle's vivid descriptions, fast-paced narrative, and intricate plot make The Sign of the Four a gripping tale that not only entertains but also reflects the social and cultural tensions of its time. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone interested in the rich literary heritage of Sherlock Holmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798330373314
Publisher: Aude Classics
Publication date: 08/25/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 374 KB

About the Author

About The Author

A prolific author of books, short stories, poetry, and more, the Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for the creation of one of literature’s most vivid and enduring characters: Sherlock Holmes. Through detailed observation, vast knowledge, and brilliant deduction, Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, step into the swirling fog of Victorian London to rescue the innocent, confound the guilty, and solve the most perplexing puzzles known to literature.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885
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