The Brown Hand is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1902. It is set in India and tells the story of a British doctor, Dr. John H. Watson, who is called upon to treat a mysterious Indian woman. The woman has a brown hand, which she believes is cursed and is causing her great pain. Watson is skeptical of the woman's superstitions, but he soon discovers that the hand is indeed cursed and that it is connected to a tragic story of love and revenge. Watson must find a way to break the curse and save the woman from her suffering. Along the way, he learns about the culture and customs of India and discovers the power of superstition and faith.
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Horror