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The Valey of Fear
A gripping Sherlock Holmes mystery that intertwines a brutal country‑house murder with a hidden past rooted in secret societies and betrayal. As Holmes unravels cryptic clues, the story shifts between England and America, revealing how long‑buried loyalties ignite deadly consequences. A tense, atmospheric novel blending deduction with dark intrigue.
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- Author
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Language
- 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.