The Adventure of the Abbey Grange

The Adventure of the Abbey Grange is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. The story follows Holmes and his companion, Dr. John Watson, as they investigate a series of strange occurrences at an abbey in rural England. The mystery deepens when they discover that the abbey's owner, Lady Frances Carfax, has disappeared without a trace. Holmes and Watson uncover evidence of a sinister plot involving a group of individuals with connections to the abbey, including a former monk who was expelled from the abbey years earlier. The investigation leads them to a remote location where they confront the culprits and solve the mystery. The story is notable for its use of red herrings and misdirection, as well as its exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the power of secrets.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 10,832 words

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It was on a bitterly cold and frosty morning, towards the end of the winter of '97, that I was awakened by a tugging at my shoulder. It was Holmes. The candle in his hand shone upon his eager, stooping face, and told me at a glance that something was amiss.

"Come, Watson, come! " he cried. "The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come! "

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Adventure, Suspense
• Length: 10,832 words
• Structure: 1 section, 187 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The novel is part of the Sherlock Holmes series, which are primarily mystery novels. The plot involves solving crimes.
• Detective Fiction — Sherlock Holmes is a detective, and the plot revolves around his investigation to figure out the crime.
• Crime — The story deals with criminal activities and their investigation.
• Adventure — The title itself includes 'Adventure' and Sherlock Holmes novels typically involve adventurous elements in the form of dangerous investigations and chasing criminals.

Tags

mystery · detective · Sherlock Holmes · Watson · crime · investigation · Victorian · England · suspense · whodunit · murder · clue

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