Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle - Fiction - Hardback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789363120549
Publisher: Wilco

Overview:
Step onto the fog-bound moors of Devonshire with a brand new hardback edition of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles. One of the most celebrated Sherlock Holmes adventures ever written, this Gothic mystery pits the world's greatest detective against a spectral beast said to haunt the Baskerville family for generations. Blending atmosphere, folklore, and razor-sharp deduction, it remains essential reading for classic crime fiction fans and a handsome addition to any home library.

About the Book:
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the grounds of his ancestral home, his face frozen in terror and the footprints of an enormous hound nearby, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are drawn into one of their most unsettling cases. As the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, arrives from Canada to claim his inheritance, an ancient legend of a demonic hound stalking the family across centuries resurfaces, and the line between superstition and cold-blooded murder begins to blur. Holmes sends Watson ahead to Baskerville Hall while he works the case from the shadows, and the narrative shifts from the gaslit comfort of Baker Street to the wind-scoured wilds of Dartmoor, where every footprint, flickering light, and half-heard howl becomes a potential clue. Conan Doyle expertly layers red herrings, family secrets, and sinister neighbours, allowing the seemingly supernatural threat to feel entirely plausible while ensuring the eventual solution rests on observation and reason rather than fear. Watson's steady, practical narration grounds Holmes's brilliance, and their partnership guides the reader through a genuinely atmospheric puzzle toward a resolution that has made this the most enduringly popular of all the Holmes novels. First serialised in 1901-1902, it remains a landmark of detective fiction more than a century later.

Key Benefits:

• One of the most iconic Sherlock Holmes mysteries ever written.
• Atmospheric Dartmoor setting combined with masterful detective deduction.
• Smart, durable hardback edition built for repeat reading and display.
• A genuine classic - ideal for collectors, students, and new readers alike.
• Makes a thoughtful gift for any fan of crime and mystery fiction.

About the Author:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish physician-turned-writer best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous characters in literary history. Trained in medicine at Edinburgh University, Doyle drew on the diagnostic methods of his own professors to shape Holmes's celebrated powers of deduction. Across four novels and fifty-six short stories, Doyle established the modern template for detective fiction, blending meticulous clue-laying with brisk, compelling storytelling. The Hound of the Baskervilles is widely regarded as his finest Holmes novel, prized for its atmosphere, pacing, and ingenious plotting.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A beautifully bound hardback edition of the ultimate Sherlock Holmes mystery, combining eerie moorland atmosphere with Doyle's razor-sharp reasoning. Perfect for mystery lovers, classic fiction fans, and anyone building a Holmes collection.

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