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The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1965

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Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1965
Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

England • 1880s

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes is a collection by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring detective Sherlock Holmes. It includes mysteries like "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where Holmes and Watson assist individuals in distress, demonstrating Holmes' exceptional deductive skills and unwavering commitment to justice.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,054 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes showcases Arthur Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling and intricate plots, captivating readers with suspense and clever twists. Fans praise Holmes' deductive skills and Watson's narration, though some find the language dated. Overall, it remains a timeless classic in detective fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes?

Fans of The Adventure of the Speckled Band and Other Stories of Sherlock Holmes enjoy classic detective tales with intricate plots and clever deductions. Similar to readers of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, they appreciate unraveling mysteries and a keen attention to detail within a Victorian setting.

3.9

1,054 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

England • 1880s

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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