How Do Roald Dahl And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Create Mystery And Suspense In 'The Landlady' & 'The Adventure Of The Speckled Band'?

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How Do Roald Dahl And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Create Mystery And Suspense In 'The Landlady' & 'The Adventure Of The Speckled Band'?

The two stories "The Landlady" & "The Adventure Of The Speckled Band" both create a lot of mystery and suspense. "The Landlady " is a story about a 17-year-old boy who has recently been hired by a firm based in London and the boy is placed in Bath. The story starts with Billy arriving at a train station in Bath. As he has only recently arrived he inquires about accommodation and The Bell & Dragon Inn is recommended. On his way he sees a Bed & Breakfast in a run down area. As he is walking past he debates with himself about which place he should reside at and decides to stay at The Bell & Dragon, as it would be more fun and probably cheaper. But as he starts walking away a strange thing happens the sign draws him in. Before he knows he is ringing the doorbell. This is the first mysterious thing that happens as the sign almost magically draws him in and he suddenly finds himself on the doorstep pushing the doorbell