The Sign of the Four - Softcover

Doyle, Arthur Conan

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Synopsis

A missing father, a cursed treasure, and a deadly pact—Sherlock Holmes faces his most complex case yet.

When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B Baker Street with a bizarre mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are thrust into a world of betrayal and colonial secrets. For six years, Mary has received a lustrous pearl on the same date every year. Now, a mysterious letter summons her to a meeting that will change everything.

What begins as a quest for a lost inheritance quickly spirals into a dark investigation involving a secret pact made in India, a terrifying wooden-legged man, and a lethal killer who strikes with poisoned darts.

Why you should read this Sherlock Holmes classic:

  • The Introduction of an Icon: Witness the first appearance of Mary Morstan and the deepening bond between Holmes and Watson.

  • A Masterclass in Deduction: See the Great Detective at the height of his powers, solving a "seven-pearl" puzzle that baffles Scotland Yard.

  • High-Stakes Adventure: From the foggy streets of Victorian London to a high-speed boat chase down the River Thames, the action never lets up.

  • Atmospheric Noir: Immerse yourself in the gritty, gas-lit mystery that defined the detective genre.

Whether you are a lifelong fan of Arthur Conan Doyle or a newcomer to the world of Baker Street, The Sign of the Four is an essential masterpiece of suspense and brilliance.

Step into the fog. The game is afoot!

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