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The Adventure of the Resident Patient
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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One of 12 stories in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, first published in The Strand Magazine and Harper's Weekly in August 1893. Doyle ranked it 18th among his favorite Holmes stories.
Dr. Percy Trevelyan, a young neurologist, seeks Holmes' help. Two years earlier, he agreed to a strange deal with Mr. Blessington, who furnished a house and paid all expenses so Trevelyan could start his practice. Blessington, who has heart trouble, lives there as a permanent patient and takes most of the doctor's earnings. Though Trevelyan has become successful, something about the arrangement worries him, prompting Holmes to investigate.
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The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in the UK and Harper's Weekly in the US in March 1893. Part of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes collection, the story follows Hall Pycroft, a young clerk who seeks Holmes's help after receiving a suspicious job offer from a hardware company. Holmes investigates the unusual circumstances surrounding the position and the motives behind it, uncovering a deceptive scheme.
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The Adventure of the Naval Treaty
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Naval Treaty", one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories, is included in the collection The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. First published in The Strand Magazine in the UK (October–November 1893) and Harper's Weekly in the US (October 1893), the story features Holmes investigating the mysterious disappearance of an important Foreign Office document. The case begins when Percy Phelps, a young government clerk, seeks Holmes's help after suffering a debilitating illness linked to the loss.
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The Adventure of the Empty House
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Empty House" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, included in The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection. It was first published in Collier's in the US on September 26, 1903, and in The Strand Magazine in the UK in October 1903. The plot centers on a locked-room murder and Holmes's reunion with Watson, revealing Holmes's survival and continued pursuit of justice.
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Charles Augustus Milverton
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in Collier's in the US on March 26, 1904, and in The Strand Magazine in the UK in April 1904. Part of The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection, the story follows Holmes as he is hired by Lady Eva Blackwell to recover compromising letters from Milverton, a notorious blackmailer whom Holmes finds more detestable than any criminal he has faced.
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The Red-Headed League
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Red-Headed League" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in August 1891. It was later included in the 1892 collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, following the two earlier novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of Four.
The story centers on a London pawnbroker, Jabez Wilson, who seeks Holmes's help after a bizarre job opportunity-offered exclusively to red-haired men-suddenly vanishes without explanation. As Holmes investigates, he uncovers a deeper criminal plot hidden behind the seemingly absurd premise, leading to a suspenseful confrontation beneath the streets of London.
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The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in May 1892 and included in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story follows a banker who entrusts Holmes with the investigation of a stolen and damaged valuable coronet, left as collateral by a high-ranking client. When the banker's son is found in possession of the damaged jewel, Holmes must untangle a web of family secrets and deception to uncover the truth behind the theft.
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The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in June 1892 and the final story in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes collection. The narrative follows Violet Hunter, who seeks Holmes's advice about accepting a peculiar governess position that comes with unusual conditions, including cutting her hair short. As she takes up the post at a remote country estate, Holmes remains on alert, ready to assist her as strange events begin to unfold.
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The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual" is a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine (UK) and Harper's Weekly (US) in May 1893. It's collected in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
Unlike most stories narrated by Dr. Watson, this one is told mainly by Holmes himself, with Watson providing the introduction. It's one of Holmes's earliest cases, showcasing his deductive skills. The story has similarities to Edgar Allan Poe's works like The Gold-Bug and The Cask of Amontillado.
Here, Holmes reviews old records and recounts the case of Reginald Musgrave, an old university acquaintance, who seeks help after strange events at his family estate, Hurlstone. The Musgraves have a centuries-old ritual where each eldest son must memorize and recite a mysterious poem upon coming of age.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Hound of the Baskervilles is Arthur Conan Doyle's third Sherlock Holmes novel, first published in 1901–1902. Set in Dartmoor, it follows Holmes and Watson investigating a legendary supernatural hound said to haunt the Baskerville family. The novel marked Holmes's return after his presumed death.
The story begins in 1889 when Dr. James Mortimer asks Holmes to look into the Baskerville family curse. The legend tells of Sir Hugo Baskerville, who was killed by a monstrous hound after kidnapping a farmer's daughter. Since then, the hound is believed to haunt the family, causing mysterious deaths. Holmes and Watson work to solve the mystery.
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The Adventure of Silver Blaze
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of Silver Blaze" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in December 1892 and the first story in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes collection. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Silver Blaze, a famous racehorse, and the suspicious death of its trainer on the eve of a major race. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Dartmoor, the case features Holmes's keen observation of seemingly small details-most famously, the "curious incident of the dog in the night-time"-which prove pivotal in solving the mystery.
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The Sign of the Four
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Sign of the Four" is an 1890 detective novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the second to feature Sherlock Holmes. The story begins in 1888 when Miss Mary Morstan seeks Holmes's help. She recounts the mysterious disappearance of her father, Captain Arthur Morstan, who vanished shortly after arriving in London. Despite inquiries to his friend Major Sholto, no information was found. Years later, Mary began receiving valuable pearls annually, accompanied by a letter requesting a meeting and identifying her as a "wronged woman," setting the stage for a complex mystery.
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The Five Orange Pips
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Five Orange Pips" is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891 and included in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It follows a young man who seeks Holmes's help after members of his family receive mysterious letters containing five orange pips-shortly before dying under unexplained circumstances. As Holmes investigates, he uncovers connections to events and affiliations from the American South, revealing a case shaped by international intrigue and personal vengeance. The story is one of the few in which Holmes is unable to prevent a tragic outcome.
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A Study in Scarlet
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a late 19th-century detective novel that introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, who becomes Holmes's friend, roommate, and chronicler. The story begins with Watson's background as an army doctor and his meeting with the brilliant but eccentric Holmes, whose unique investigative methods set the stage for the unfolding mystery. The narrative centers on the murder of Enoch Drebber, whose death reveals a deeper plot driven by revenge. Together, Holmes and Watson navigate a complex case marked by sharp observation and deduction, launching one of literature's most enduring detective partnerships.
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The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, included in The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection. It was first published in The Strand Magazine in the UK in July 1904 and in Collier's in the US in October 1904. The story follows Holmes and Inspector Stanley Hopkins as they investigate the mysterious murder of Willoughby Smith, secretary to the reclusive Professor Coram, with few apparent motives and cryptic last words.
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The Adventure of the "Gloria Scott"
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Gloria Scott" is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, collected in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in The Strand Magazine and Harper's Weekly in April 1893.
Chronologically the earliest case in the Holmes canon, it's mainly narrated by Holmes himself. The story involves Holmes's university friend Victor Trevor and his father, a wealthy landowner who made his fortune in Australia. Holmes uncovers a dark secret from the elder Trevor's past involving someone with the initials "J. A.," revealing a hidden crime that still haunts him.
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The Final Problem
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Final Problem" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Strand Magazine in the UK and McClure's in the US in December 1893. The story, set in 1891, introduces Holmes's arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty, and was originally intended to mark the detective's death. Doyle later revived Holmes for further stories. In the narrative, Holmes confides in Watson about his pursuit of Moriarty's criminal network and the threats he faces, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
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The Adventure of the Abbey Grange
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"The Adventure of the Abbey Grange" is a Sherlock Holmes short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, included in The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection. It was first published in The Strand Magazine in the UK in September 1904 and in Collier's in the US on December 31, 1904. The story follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall at Abbey Grange, initially believed to be the work of a notorious burglary gang.
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