The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place

The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The story begins with a letter from Mrs. McMurdo, who lives in the Shoscombe Old Place, requesting Holmes' assistance in solving a mystery involving her stepdaughter, Helen. Upon arriving at the estate, Holmes and Watson discover that several valuable items have gone missing, and they soon uncover a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The story is known for its clever plot twists and unexpected reveals, as well as its exploration of themes such as loyalty, trust, and the power of observation.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1927 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 7,626 words

First lines

Sherlock Holmes had been bending for a long time over a low-power microscope. Now he straightened himself up and looked round at me in triumph.

"It is glue, Watson," said he. "Unquestionably it is glue. Have a look at these scattered objects in the field! "

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The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place is listed on Textopian as a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, dated 1927 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1927 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Adventure
• Length: 7,626 words
• Structure: 1 section, 199 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book is part of the Sherlock Holmes series which is known for its mystery and detective elements. The plot involves solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and deductive reasoning, characteristic of the mystery genre.
• Detective Fiction — The book features Sherlock Holmes as the protagonist who deduces and solves crimes. This makes the book a perfect example of detective fiction.
• Crime — As in all other Sherlock Holmes stories, crime is a central theme in this book, with the plot focusing on investigation around it.
• Adventure — Just as the title 'The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place' implies, the story involves Holmes venturing and investigating, characteristic of the adventure genre.

Tags

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

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