The Hound of the Baskervilles the Hound of the Baskervilles - Hardcover

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a mystery novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson as they investigate a supernatural legend surrounding the Baskerville family. The novel begins with the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead on the moors near his estate. The locals believe that he was killed by a supernatural creature, the Hound of the Baskervilles, which has been rumored to haunt the family for generations. Sir Henry Baskerville, the last surviving heir of the Baskerville family, arrives from Canada to inherit the estate, and Holmes is hired to protect him from the supposed curse. As the investigation progresses, Holmes and Watson uncover a web of lies, deceit, and greed, and they must use their wit and ingenuity to solve the mystery before it's too late. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic tale of suspense and intrigue, and it remains one of the most popular and enduring works of detective fiction.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.