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Doyle's final novel featuring the beloved sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, brings the detective and his friend to a country manor where they are preceded by either a murder or a suicide. A secretive organization lies culprit and an infiltration of it is in order. (Summary by Katie Riley)

Receiving a mysterious cypher message from a Fred Porlock, apparent agent of the infamous Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson set about deciphering the message, taking them into the mysterious murder of John Douglas. The connection between the murder and the message from Porlock creates the basis for this new Sherlock mystery, the last novel written by Doyle featuring the famous detective. - Summary by David Clarke

Receiving a mysterious cypher message from a Fred Porlock, apparent agent of the infamous Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson set about deciphering the message, taking them into the mysterious murder of John Douglas. The connection between the murder and the message from Porlock creates the basis for this new Sherlock mystery, the last novel written by Doyle featuring the famous detective.

The Valley of Fear is a thrilling mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes, where the famous detective unravels a complex tale of deception, crime, and revenge. Holmes receives a ciphered message that leads him and Dr. Watson to Birlstone Manor, where a man has been brutally murdered. The investigation uncovers the victim's hidden identity and connections to a secret society known as the Scowrers, a violent criminal organization. Set in both rural England and the dangerous coal-mining regions of America, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, betrayal, and retribution. As Holmes solves the ...

Receiving a mysterious cypher message from a Fred Porlock, apparent agent of the infamous Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson set about deciphering the message, taking them into the mysterious murder of John Douglas. The connection between the murder and the message from Porlock creates the basis for this new Sherlock mystery, the last novel written by Doyle featuring the famous detective. - Summary by David Clarke

"The Valley of Fear" is a detective novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Published in 1915, it is one of the four Sherlock Holmes novels and is known for its intriguing blend of mystery, suspense, and elements of a detective thriller.The story is divided into two parts: the first part, set in London, follows Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson as they investigate a murder that appears to be connected to a secret society known as the "Scowrers." Holmes employs his brilliant deductive skills to unravel the mysteries ...