Essential Student Texts: The Sign of Four
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleFor the past six years, Mary Morstan has received a valuable pearl in the post. After the sixth pearl, an anonymous letter requests a meeting. Is this linked to her father's disappearance or the death of Major Sholto, her father's friend? This edition of Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery comes with accessible and informative notes.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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