Sherlock Holmes’s most famous case: An irresistible blend of Gothic horror and intricately plotted mystery The curse of the Baskervilles dates to the seventeenth century, when the wicked Hugo Baskerville chased a farmer’s daughter across the pitch-dark moor of Grimpen with vile intentions. The poor girl died of fright, but Baskerville’s fate was worse–a giant black hound, eyes afire and jaws … afire and jaws dripping with blood, tore out his throat and devoured it on the spot. Since then, the specter of that terrible beast has haunted Baskerville Hall, many of whose inhabitants have met violent, mysterious, and tragic ends.
News of the latest death is brought to 221B Baker Street by a local doctor who hopes that Sherlock Holmes can solve the riddle of the curse before it claims yet another victim or leaves the hall forever empty. Sir Charles Baskerville perished alone on the edge of the moor, his face twisted in fright, the footprints of a gigantic hound marking the ground twenty yards from where his body was discovered. Has the mythical monster returned? Or does some other villain now inhabit the desolate moorlands? Holmes and Watson will be pushed to the very edge of reason as they seek to discover just who–or what–wants to see the Baskervilles destroyed.
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An unforgettable detective novel about perhaps the most famous detective of all times. I was terrified of the baying on the gigantic hound when I was three years old and heard a radio dramatization of the novel. I still get shivers down my arms when I read it.
Love Sherlock Holmes books.
There is something especially satisfying about the Holmes novels — there is much more room for the mystery to be developed and the investigation to stretch out.
Classic, classic classic! Everyone should read this book at least once.
Suspenses fully
Conan Doyle is on my list of top British authors, and this book does not disappoint. Well-developed characters and great plot. Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled protagonist.
Classic Sherlock Holmes.
I love this author. This its one of his best.
Read this years ago. What a mind that Arthur Conan Doyle had! Mention 221B Baker Street and millions of people know that that was the address of Sherlock Holmes. This was a clever story typical of Sherlock Holmes’ detective character
Never a dull moment with this classic mystery.
A classic
Doyle’s work is always interesting. I have even read some twice.
I had never read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle before until this book was chosen for a book club. He is an astounding writer. Clever, observant, has the ability to see the inside motivations of the characters. I have now read most of his writings. I have not been disappointed.
One of the best Holmes stories. Very enjoyable.
The best Sherlock Holmes story ever! If you’re a mystery lover put this one at the top of your reading list and prepared to be entertained. This is Arthur Conan Doyle at his best.
Love this story
For anyone who has not read The Hound of the Baskervilles, the story has all the components for a good spooky read with the master sleuth Sherlock Holmes on the case.
scary, but a great read !
All of the Sherlock Holmes books are excellent.
Read it many times. loved it every time.