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The Sign of the Four
A fast‑paced Sherlock Holmes mystery that begins with a cryptic summons and unfolds into a tale of hidden treasure, betrayal, and long‑buried secrets. As Holmes and Watson follow a trail across London’s darker corners, they uncover a complex conspiracy rooted in colonial history. Suspense, deduction, and emotional undercurrents make this one of Doyle’s most engaging adventures.
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- Author
- Arthur Conan Doyle
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- English
- Original language
- English
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- Public domain
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About the author
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author of Scottish origin and a physician by training. He laid the foundations of the modern detective story and created one of the most iconic literary duos, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. In addition to several collections of detective tales and four detective novels, he also wrote other fiction, including the science‑fiction adventure The Lost World. Doyle contributed to the establishment of the Court of Appeal and was a passionate advocate of spiritualism.
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Mystery, Crime and Masks
Stories of deduction, deception, hidden motives, and unforgettable minds.