Skip to content

The Valley of Fear

The Valley of Fear
Pages
118
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes faces a perplexing case that begins in a secluded English country house but leads him down a dangerous path. The clues are unusual, from the weapon to the demeanor of those involved, suggesting a mystery that stretches beyond the immediate crime scene. Holmes must piece together a complex puzzle that seems to unfold backward in time.

About the author

A
Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. He is also known for writing the fictional adventures of a second character he invented, Professor Challenger, and for popularising the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy an...

Characters

Sherlock HolmesProtagonist
All characters in The Valley of Fear

Frequently asked questions

  • How is the book structured?

    The novel is divided into two distinct parts, with the first half focusing on a locked-room mystery in England and the second half shifting to a long flashback set in America that explains the origins of the crime.

  • Is this book based on real events?

    The backstory involving a secret criminal organization is loosely inspired by the historical Molly Maguires and the real-life exploits of Pinkerton agent James McParland.

Read all 2 reviews