The Hound of the Baskervilles - Sherlock Holmes' Most Chilling Case of Superstition and Murder

Arthur Conan Doyle

Maison d'édition: Zenith Ivory Tower Publications

Synopsis

🌫️ A spectral beast. A cursed family. A detective unafraid of the darkness.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most iconic and chilling novel in the Sherlock Holmes canon. When the heir to the Baskerville estate is threatened by a terrifying legend—a supernatural hound haunting the misty moors—Dr. Watson is dispatched to investigate. But behind the eerie howls and Gothic shadows lies a case of murder, manipulation, and buried secrets.

Though presumed in retirement, Sherlock Holmes makes a dramatic return to confront one of his most perplexing and atmospheric cases. Blending classic detective work with Gothic suspense, this novel showcases Doyle at his finest, crafting a gripping tale of logic versus legend.

📚 Why this novel stands out:

Considered the greatest Sherlock Holmes story ever written

A perfect mix of rational deduction and supernatural suspense

Set against the haunting backdrop of Dartmoor and the English countryside

Features Holmes and Watson in peak form, each with a vital role

📚 Perfect for readers who love:

Classic detective fiction with a dark twist

Atmospheric mysteries and Gothic horror

Holmes & Watson's dynamic partnership

Stories where reason confronts superstition

📚 What readers are saying:

"An absolute masterpiece of suspense. Every page drips with atmosphere." – Classic Mystery Review

"The Hound is as terrifying today as it was when it first stalked the moors." – Amazon Reviewer

👉 Click "Buy Now" to face the mystery that tested Holmes' intellect—and his courage—like never before.

Disponible depuis: 08/07/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 174 pages.

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