The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter

The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle that follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. John Watson. In this tale, a wealthy man named Henry Baker approaches the duo with a mystery that has him puzzled: his daughter's fiancé, who was supposed to arrive at their estate for a wedding, has vanished without a trace. Holmes and Watson take on the case and begin their investigation by interviewing the family members and staff of the estate. They soon discover that the missing man had many secrets, including a hidden stash of money and a possible criminal record. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that leads them to the surprising truth behind the disappearance. Through their investigation, Holmes and Watson demonstrate their exceptional detective skills and their ability to think outside the box. The story is a classic example of the genre, with its twists and turns, red herrings, and eventual reveal. It showcases Doyle's mastery of plotting and characterization, making it a thrilling read for fans of the genre.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 9,650 words

First lines

We were fairly accustomed to receive weird telegrams at Baker Street, but I have a particular recollection of one which reached us on a gloomy February morning, some seven or eight years ago, and gave Mr. Sherlock Holmes a puzzled quarter of an hour. It was addressed to him, and ran thus:

Please await me. Terrible misfortune. Right wing three-quarter missing, indispensable tomorrow. Overton.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Suspense, Adventure
• Length: 9,650 words
• Structure: 1 section, 215 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book's plot revolves around a classical Sherlock Holmes investigation making 'Mystery' the most pertinent genre.
• Crime Fiction — The book involves solving a case of a missing person, which falls under the overarching theme of 'Crime Fiction'.
• Detective Fiction — The protagonist is Sherlock Holmes, a private detective, which classifies the book as 'Detective Fiction'.
• Suspense — The narrative maintains a sense of tension and uncertainty as Holmes unravels the case, aptly falling under the 'Suspense' genre.

Tags

mystery · detective · Sherlock Holmes · Watson · crime · investigation · missing person · suspense · London · 19th century · literature · short story

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