The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic detective novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the third novel featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. The story is set in the desolate moors of Devonshire, England, where the legendary curse of the Baskerville family haunts the inhabitants of the area. The novel begins with the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, a wealthy landowner, who is believed to have been killed by a demonic hound that has been terrorizing the Baskerville family for generations. Dr. James Mortimer, a friend of the Baskerville family, seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery of Sir Charles's death and protect the last surviving heir of the Baskerville family, Sir Henry Baskerville. Holmes sends Dr. Watson to Baskerville Hall to investigate the case and keep an eye on Sir Henry. As Watson delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters a series of strange and terrifying events that suggest the curse of the Baskervilles is very real. The novel is full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue, as the reader is taken on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind the curse of the Baskervilles. Doyle's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of the moors and its inhabitants create a haunting and atmospheric setting that adds to the overall sense of dread and danger. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a timeless classic that has captured the imagination of readers for over a century and continues to be one of the most beloved and iconic detective novels of all time.I confess at these words a shudder passed through me. There was a thrill in the doctor's voice which showed that he was himself deeply moved by that which he told us. Holmes leaned forward in his excitement and his eyes had the hard, dry glitter which shot from them when he was keenly interested.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.