The Adventure of the Illustrious Client

The Adventure of the Illustrious Client is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. The story follows Holmes as he investigates a mysterious case involving a wealthy and influential client who has been accused of murder. Through his keen observations and logical reasoning, Holmes uncovers the truth behind the crime and exonerates his client. The story is known for its clever plot twists and its exploration of themes such as justice, morality, and the nature of truth.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1892 · Genre: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller, Crime · 11,626 words

First lines

"It can't hurt now," was Mr. Sherlock Holmes's comment when, for the tenth time in as many years, I asked his leave to reveal the following narrative. So it was that at last I obtained permission to put on record what was, in some ways, the supreme moment of my friend's career.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1892 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Detective fiction
• Length: 11,626 words
• Structure: 1 section, 224 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — Being a Sherlock Holmes novel, the narrative structure revolves around solving a mysterious crime, making this the primary genre of the book.
• Suspense/Thriller — Arthur Conan Doyle uses suspense elements to generate excitement and keep the reader on edge while Holmes is solving the case.
• Crime — The plot focuses on illegal activities that Holmes is trying to uncover, which makes crime a relevant genre.
• Adventure — The narrative follows the protagonist on a journey, tackling obstacles to uncover the truth, hence Adventure is another suitable genre.

Tags

detective · mystery · Sherlock Holmes · Watson · crime · investigation · suspense · thriller · Victorian · literature · short story · adventure

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