Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band
No. of pages 64
Published: 1996
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In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Sherlock Holmes is approached by a young woman named Helen Stoner, who fears for her life after the mysterious death of her sister, Julia. Julia died shortly before her wedding, uttering the words "the speckled band" as her last. Helen suspects that her stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, is involved, as he has a history of violence and stands to gain from their deaths. Holmes and Watson investigate, uncovering a sinister plot involving a deadly snake that Roylott uses to eliminate his stepdaughter. The story showcases Holmes's deductive prowess and thrilling suspense. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Penguin, Penguin 60s, Penguin Childrens 60s .
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Penguin Books Ltd .
Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 - 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer, responsible for creating the literary character, Sherlock Holmes.
