The Adventure of the Priory School

The Adventure of the Priory School 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 a private school in England. The mystery deepens when a student disappears without a trace, leading Holmes to uncover a sinister plot involving a former pupil who has returned to the school with a vengeful agenda.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 13,830 words

First lines

We have had some dramatic entrances and exits upon our small stage at Baker Street, but I cannot recollect anything more sudden and startling than the first appearance of Thorneycroft Huxtable, M. A., Ph. D., etc. His card, which seemed too small to carry the weight of his academic distinctions, preceded him by a few seconds, and then he entered himself -- so large, so pompous, and so dignified that he was the very embodiment of self-possession and solidity. And yet his first action, when the door had closed behind him, was to stagger against the table, whence he slipped down upon the floor, and there was that majestic figure prostrate and insensible upon our bearskin hearthrug.

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Genres

• Mystery — The Adventure of the Priory School is part of the Sherlock Holmes series which is known for its intricate mysteries. In this case the story involves a missing boy from a prestigious boarding school, and a murder, both of which Sherlock Holmes must solve.
• Detective Fiction — The central character, Sherlock Holmes, is a renowned detective. The narrative structure follows that of classic detective fiction with clues strategically planted for the detective and readers to find.
• Crime — Crime is a central element in the narrative, as Sherlock Holmes is investigating the disappearance of a boy and a murder.
• Adventure — Elements of the adventure genre are prevalent as Sherlock Holmes faces challenges, risks, and physical danger in his pursuit to solve the case.

Tags

mystery · detective · Sherlock Holmes · Watson · crime · investigation · Victorian · England · abduction · school · classical literature · suspense

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1902 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Adventure, Suspense
• Length: 13,830 words
• Structure: 1 section, 353 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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