The Speckled Band
In one of the most thrilling and inventive of all Sherlock Holmes stories, the Baker Street detective and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, are called to the aid of a mysterious lady who is convinced that her life is in danger. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creates an inimitable atmosphere of intrigue and...
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In one of the most thrilling and inventive of all Sherlock Holmes stories, the Baker Street detective and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, are called to the aid of a mysterious lady who is convinced that her life is in danger. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creates an inimitable atmosphere of intrigue and suspense leading to an investigation at Stoke Moran, the creepy Surrey mansion of a certain Dr Grimesby Roylott.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781860920035 (1860920039)
Publish date: 1998-07-01
Publisher: Travelman Publishing
Pages no: 45
Edition language: English
Series: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (#8)
So, after having spent the past weekend and the better part of last night and today tying up half a dozen half-finished bingo reads that, naturally, hadn't shown any progress whatsoever while I was exiled on planet work overload, for the time being I'm back on track. And thus I am happy to finally ...
The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Short #8 from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -- Book 3 of Sherlock Holmes *Audio Part from The Complete Sherlock Holmes | Narrated by Simon Vance Said to Dr. Watson: I shall be very much obliged if you would slip your revolver into...
Wow. For such a short story it sure packed a lot of punch. The tension just ratcheted right up, and before I even realized it, my heart was in my throat. And I can definitely see now why it qualified for the 'Creepy Crawlies' square! *shudders*
Sinister dealings and Holmes in action! The Speckled Band gets Sherlock Holmes out of his Baker Street residence for a night and shows that he's quick in more ways than one. This may have been the very first Holmes story I ever read if I'm remembering correctly and it was a joy to read again!
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