The Hound Of The Baskervilles

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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born on the 22 May 1859 and died on the 7 July 1930. Conan was originally a given name, but Doyle used it as part of his surname in his later years. He was a Scottish author, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes; these are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry, and non-fiction. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote four novels and fifty-six short stories featuring his creation. Almost all were narrated by Holmes' friend and biographer, Dr. John Watson, with the exception of two narrated by Holmes himself and two more written in the third person.

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. A brilliant London-based detective, Holmes is famous for his prowess at using logic and astute observation to solve cases. He is perhaps the most famous fictional detective, and indeed one of the best known and most universally recognisable literary characters. The book he is best known for is "The Hound of the Baskervilles."

Unusually for a story involving the great detective Sherlock Holmes, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is a full length novel and the longest Holmes novel. Taking place in both London and Devon, the novel traces the story of American Sir Henry Baskerville, the heir to a considerable estate after the death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Due to a West Country legend about a huge demon dog roaming the moors and seeking an ancient vengeance against the Baskervilles, locals are convinced that Sir Charles' death was no accident. Sherlock Holmes is invited by a Dr. Mortimer to investigate the matter for the benefit of Sir Henry. Holmes and his sidekick, Watson, who is sent ahead to Devon, are drawn into a fatal adventure of superstition and revenge upon the barren, gloomy moors.
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In a detective novel, there is always a crime for a detective or a number of detectives to solve. Traditionally, the detective(s) are the protagonist(s) and often, it is written on their personal behalf. Detective novels involve the readers to keep them engrossed; this makes this specific genre so popular within today's readers. The storyline tends to keep them 'in the dark' on fundamental information to maintain their interest. Red-herrings are situated within the novel to keep the reader guessing. An example of this is when Sir Henry Baskerville received a letter stating he should keep away from ...

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