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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Penguin Classics) by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle List Price: £6.99 City Travel Guides Price: £5.24 You Save: £1.75 (25%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 823.8 EAN: 9780140437867 ISBN: 014043786X Label: Penguin Classics Manufacturer: Penguin Classics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: July 05, 2001 Publisher: Penguin Classics Studio: Penguin Classics Sales Rank: 169135 Related Items:
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 Rating: - The quintessential Holmes taleThe image of Sherlock Holmes in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is perhaps the most enduring image we have of him. You see, an Inverness cloak and deerstalker cap are inappropriate wardrobe for the town, and belong in the country. Sherlock Holmes is predominantly a city dweller and city investigator; it is relatively uncommon that he treks out on adventures, but the case of the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the attempted murder of Sir Henry Baskerville led him to the Dartmoor plain. Thus, country garb was in order. This is where we get much of our imagery. Also helping with this is that every major actor to play Holmes has considered 'Hound of the Baskervilles' to be the ultimate Holmes story to act -- rather like ... Read More: Rating: - Gloom, Doom, and Subtle MisdirectionMost Sherlock Holmes stories (especially the short stories like The Red Headed League) are like playing chess in a Victorian drawing room. You get a period piece with some subtle moves. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a total change-up from that format. Doyle builds the atmosphere of ancient legends, foul play, and a dark moor in an irresistible way. You will find yourself looking out over your shoulder if you read this book on a dark, lonely night. So if you like a novel with a true gothic feel, this will be your main reward. Your unexpected reward will be one of the most famous clues in all of detective fiction. In searching out who is haunting the Baskerville's, Doyle has Holmes solve the puzzle by looking for something that no one ... Read More: Rating:  - A thrilling and gripping read - a real page-turner!'The Hound of the Baskervilles' sees Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful sidekick Dr Watson on one of their most famous and exciting adventures. Right from the start the author succeeds in grabbing the readers' attention, and dramatic plot twists and the eery setting of the desolate moors keep it held until the final page. Holmes and Watson's detective skills are called upon to investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose body is discovered with a look of terror upon his face near the footprints of a huge hound. Could the tale of a terrifying beast that haunts the Baskerville family be more than just superstition? The skills and courage of the Sleuths are tested to the limit in their bid ... Read More: Rating: - Clever and a page turnerIt keeps you guessing, spooky and witty. If you like mysterys you'll love this Rating: - A first - class mystery thrillerThe Hound of the Baskervilles is a marvellous example of a British detective mystery. The story keeps you entertained and guessing at every twist and turn and the ending is far from predictable! An enjoyable and well written mystery and a classic Sherlock Holmes case. |
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