The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez

Name: The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. The story follows Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, as they investigate a series of strange occurrences involving a golden pince-nez, a mysterious woman, and a sinister plot to defraud an elderly client. With his exceptional powers of observation and deduction, Holmes uncovers the truth behind the bizarre events and brings the culprits to justice.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Detective fiction, Crime · 10,721 words

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When I look at the three massive manuscript volumes which contain our work for the year 1894, I confess that it is very difficult for me, out of such a wealth of material, to select the cases which are most interesting in themselves, and at the same time most conducive to a display of those peculiar powers for which my friend was famous. As I turn over the pages, I see my notes upon the repulsive story of the red leech and the terrible death of Crosby, the banker. Here also I find an account of the Addleton tragedy, and the singular contents of the ancient British barrow. The famous Smith-Mortimer succession case comes also within this period, and so does the tracking and arrest of Huret, the Boulevard assassin -- an exploit which won for Holmes an autograph letter of thanks from the French President and the Order of the Legion of Honour.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Detective fiction, Crime, Short story, Adventure
Length: 10,721 words
Structure: 1 section, 192 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — Arthur Conan Doyle's work often revolves around investigative narratives, proposing a mystery and intellectual challenge for protagonist Sherlock Holmes. Restating with 'The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez', a significant mystery is presented to be solved using deductive reasoning, typical for this genre.
Detective fiction — Sherlock Holmes is a classic character within detective fiction. The story involves him solving a mystery based on clues and his own deductive abilities.
Crime — The narrative often covers the investigation of some form of criminal activity, thereby belonging to the crime genre.
Short story — Doyle’s 'The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez' is one part of the collection of short stories, emphasizing that the narrative falls within the short story genre.