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Sherlock Holmes takes a case involving a stolen treasure and a mysterious message
1890Fast paceTense
What it is about
Mary Morstan asks Holmes and Dr. Watson to help her find out what happened to her missing father. Each year she receives a pearl in the mail, and now she is invited to a secret meeting. The case leads them through a chase on the Thames.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want classic detective fiction.
What you will get
A short and exciting Holmes novel.
The Sign of Four Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Sherlock Holmes · Treasure · London
Length
160 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Mary Morstan.
Setting
Victorian London.
What makes it different
The second Holmes novel and the one in which Watson meets his future wife.
Feel
Quick, atmospheric and clever.
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