The Valley of Fear - (Dover Thrift Editions) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A coded warning sends Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to a country retreat, where they follow a perplexing trail of clues to unmask a murderer -- and to break the stranglehold of a terrorist cult. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A coded warning from an associate of the devious Professor Moriarty directs Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard to a secluded manor house in Sussex. There the trio discover a gentleman shot dead at close range, surrounded by a m�lange of mystifying clues -- a peculiar tattoo-like mark, muddy footprints, and a missing wedding ring -- that ultimately lead to the spellbinding backstory of a cult that terrorized an American mining town. <br> The last of the four Sherlock Holmes novels, <i>The Valley of Fear</i> ranks among Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's best tales. Its plot draws upon the real-life activities of the secret society known as the Molly Maguires, offering a subtle comment on early-twentieth-century union struggles in the United States as well as the political situation in Ireland. Crisp, realistic characterizations and a suspenseful narrative make this novel essential reading for Sherlock Holmes fans as well as all lovers of mystery and detection.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific writer born in Scotland who started out as a medical doctor. While at the University of Edinburgh, he augmented his income by writing stories. His first Sherlock Holmes tale was published in 1887, introducing one of literature's best-loved detectives. Doyle has also written many works of history and science fiction, plus plays and poetry.
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