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The Valley of Fear
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Series: Alma Junior Classics
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See moreThe fourth and final novel in the Sherlock Holmes canon, originally published in the Strand magazine between September 1914 and May 1915, The Valley of Fear is a riveting whodunit that showcases all of the classic elements that have ensured the enduring popularity of the stories featuring Conan Doyle's most famous creation.
A new edition of the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Part of Alma Sherlock Holmes collection, it includes notes and extra material
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When Sherlock Holmes receives a bungled tip-off from one of the agents of his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, the great detective hopes to avoid a murderous crime and bring the would-be assassin to justice. However, upon being informed soon afterwards that one John Douglas of Birlstone Manor has been found with his head blown apart by a shotgun, he realises that he is too late.
And so begins an enthralling tale of revenge, vigilantism, and secret societies, one that transports the reader from the English countryside to the violent world of the American frontier of the 1860s.
The fourth and final novel in the Sherlock Holmes canon, originally published in the Strand magazine between September 1914 and May 1915, The Valley of Fear is a riveting whodunit that showcases all of the classic elements that have ensured the enduring popularity of the stories featuring Conan Doyle's most famous creation.
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The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle has been reviewed as a compelling crime thriller featuring Sherlock Holmes. It is praised for its intricate plot and suspenseful narrative that intertwines a mysterious murder with the chilling atmosphere of a secret society. Often lauded for its sharp dialogue and intellectual puzzles, the book maintains the engaging style that fans of Holmes have come to expect.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781847498939
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Alma Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859β1930) is the celebrated author of many adventure novels, including The Lost World and The Poison Belt, and the creator of the hugely popular detective stories of Sherlock Holmes.
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