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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I am a big fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, especially the original ones. This is the best of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock novels. It is a great mystery with some interesting twists. Who could not enjoy tales of spectral hounds, Sherlock Holmes, dangerous moors and women in distress?
Classic
A great Sherlock Holmes mystery
The book that all others are measured against.
I know it’s an oldie, but I love it! It’s a story I read over and over and never get tired of it. Classic story telling, wonderful characters that never get old or boring.
read yhis in jr high (middle school) and wanted my own copy for rereading
Great.
I have read this book several times in my life (70 now), always a good read.
A classic in my mind. Everyone should read this book.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic novel writer, I enjoy all the mystery in the books I have read by him. I always try to figure out the “who done it” before the end…Sometimes I am right. LOL Good read I recommend any of the Sherlock Holmes novels.
Love Conan-Doyle. Easy to read and keeps your attention.
A lifetime favorite. As good at age 68 as it was at age 13.
This is the first Sherlock Holmes book. Sherlock Holmes was the first private detective and the stories still inspire mystery novelists.
One of the best investigative mysteries of all times by one of the greatest mystery authors!
Classical Sherlock Holmes story…one of the stories that makes you want to read more.
Come on. It’s Sherlock and Doctor Watson!
One of my favorites!
A classic, one of the best Sherlock Holmes books!
What can you say about Sir Arthur that hasn’t already been said. Very enjoyable story, as are all of Sherlock Holmes’ cases.
A wonderful read