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  • The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1915. The book is divided into two distinct parts: the first follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel a mysterious murder, while the second provides a backstory connected to a secret criminal society. The novel begins when Holmes receives a cryptic message from his informant, Fred Porlock, warning of a murder. Soon after, Scotland Yard confirms that a man named John Douglas has been brutally killed at Birlstone Manor. Holmes and Watson travel to the scene, where they uncover a tangled web of deception, hidden identities, and a link to a powerful and ruthless secret society. The second part of the book takes readers back in time to the United States, where a man named Jack McMurdo becomes involved with a sinister group called the Scowrers in the Pennsylvania coal-mining region. This portion of the novel draws inspiration from real-life events surrounding the Molly Maguires, a secret society known for violence and intimidation. Ultimately, Holmes pieces together the full story, revealing that John Douglas had once been part of this criminal group but had escaped and started a new life in England. The novel concludes with a shocking twist involving Holmes' long-time nemesis, Professor Moriarty. The Valley of Fear showcases Holmes' brilliant detective skills, intricate plotting, and a blend of mystery and historical fiction. It stands out for its darker tone and the way it intertwines the world of Holmes with a larger, more ominous conspiracy.
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The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1915. The book is divided into two distinct parts: the first follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel a mysterious murder, while the second provides a backstory connected to a secret criminal society. The novel begins when Holmes receives a cryptic message from his informant, Fred Porlock, warning of a murder. Soon after, Scotland Yard confirms that a man named John Douglas has been brutally killed at Birlstone Manor. Holmes and Watson travel to the scene, where they uncover a tangled web of deception, hidden identities, and a link to a powerful and ruthless secret society. The second part of the book takes readers back in time to the United States, where a man named Jack McMurdo becomes involved with a sinister group called the Scowrers in the Pennsylvania coal-mining region. This portion of the novel draws inspiration from real-life events surrounding the Molly Maguires, a secret society known for violence and intimidation. Ultimately, Holmes pieces together the full story, revealing that John Douglas had once been part of this criminal group but had escaped and started a new life in England. The novel concludes with a shocking twist involving Holmes' long-time nemesis, Professor Moriarty. The Valley of Fear showcases Holmes' brilliant detective skills, intricate plotting, and a blend of mystery and historical fiction. It stands out for its darker tone and the way it intertwines the world of Holmes with a larger, more ominous conspiracy.
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  • The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 14

    The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 14
    2025/03/13
    The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1915. The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the murder of John Douglas at Birlstone Manor, uncovering a web of deception tied to a secret criminal society. The second part shifts to the United States, revealing Douglas’s past involvement with the ruthless Scowrers, inspired by the real-life Molly Maguires. Holmes ultimately connects the case to his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty. With its blend of mystery, intrigue, and historical fiction, the novel delivers a darker, more complex Holmes adventure.
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    28 分
  • The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 13

    The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 13
    2025/03/13
    The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1915. The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the murder of John Douglas at Birlstone Manor, uncovering a web of deception tied to a secret criminal society. The second part shifts to the United States, revealing Douglas’s past involvement with the ruthless Scowrers, inspired by the real-life Molly Maguires. Holmes ultimately connects the case to his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty. With its blend of mystery, intrigue, and historical fiction, the novel delivers a darker, more complex Holmes adventure.
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    21 分
  • The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 12

    The Valley of Fear -Arthur Conan Doyle - Chapter 12
    2025/03/13
    The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1915. The story follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the murder of John Douglas at Birlstone Manor, uncovering a web of deception tied to a secret criminal society. The second part shifts to the United States, revealing Douglas’s past involvement with the ruthless Scowrers, inspired by the real-life Molly Maguires. Holmes ultimately connects the case to his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty. With its blend of mystery, intrigue, and historical fiction, the novel delivers a darker, more complex Holmes adventure.
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    29 分

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