Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
The Sign of Four (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140439076
- author:
- Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 0.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sherlock Holmes is in a state of melancholy, his usual energy subdued by a recent bout of cocaine use. A visit from a young woman, Mary Morstan, lifts his spirits, and he agrees to accompany her on an investigation. Her father vanished ten years ago, and she has been receiving a mysterious gift - a large, lustrous pearl - every year since. The case involves a wronged woman, a stolen treasure, a wooden-legged man, and a dog, leading to a surprising and intriguing conclusion. As Holmes delves into the mystery, he is drawn into a complex web of events that challenge his usual analytical approach. The investigation takes him from the streets of London to the world of Indian treasure, where he must navigate a treacherous landscape of crime and deception. With its intricate plot and memorable characters, this novel showcases the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes' stories.
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