The Hound of the Baskervilles - Hardcover

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a mystery novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The story is set in the late 19th century in the moors of Devonshire, England. The novel follows the investigation of the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who died under mysterious circumstances. His death is believed to be linked to the legend of the Baskerville curse, which states that a demonic hound is responsible for the deaths of several members of the Baskerville family.Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson, are called to investigate the case by Sir Henry Baskerville, the last surviving heir of the Baskerville family. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter a series of strange occurrences, including sightings of the hound and the discovery of a mysterious footprint on the moor.As the investigation progresses, Holmes and Watson uncover a web of deceit and treachery, and they must race against time to prevent Sir Henry from meeting the same fate as his ancestors. The novel is a classic example of the detective genre and is considered one of Doyle's best works. It is a gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.I confess at these words a shudder passed through me. There was a thrill in the doctor's voice which showed that he was himself deeply moved by that which he told us. Holmes leaned forward in his excitement and his eyes had the hard, dry glitter which shot from them when he was keenly interested.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.