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The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
★★★★★ 4.7
15 chapters6h 44m
About this book
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles resurrects Sherlock Holmes in one of literature's most atmospheric mystery adventures. After declaring his famous detective dead in The Final Problem, Doyle returned to the character by popular demand, crafting a masterpiece set before Holmes's apparent demise.
When Dr. Mortimer seeks Holmes's help regarding the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, an ancient family curse comes to light. Legend speaks of a hell-hound prowling the misty moors of Dartmoor, descended from a wicked ancestor's supernatural vengeance. Now Sir Henry Baskerville, the rightful heir, arrives from Canada to claim his inheritance—and potentially face the same grim fate that claimed his relative.
Inspired by true 17th-century West Country tales of a notorious squire whose evil spirit allegedly haunted the landscape, Doyle weaves historical legend into tightly-plotted fiction. The novel thrives on Gothic atmosphere, psychological suspense, and the detective's brilliant deductive methods as Holmes and Watson navigate between rational explanation and apparent supernatural horror.
Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, Gothic mystery, and adventure stories, this audiobook delivers the intellectual satisfaction of Holmes's investigations combined with genuine thrills. Whether you're new to Sherlock Holmes or a devoted enthusiast, The Hound of the Baskervilles stands as one of the finest Victorian mysteries ever written—a tale where science confronts superstition on England's wildest moors.
