The Problem of Thor Bridge

The Problem of Thor Bridge is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle that follows the tale of Sherlock Holmes's rival, Dr. John Watson, who becomes embroiled in a mysterious case involving a missing man and a possible murder. The story is known for its clever plot twists and unexpected ending, which challenges the reader to solve the mystery along with Watson.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction · 11,392 words

First lines

Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travel-worn and battered tin dispatch-box with my name, John H. Watson, M. D., Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid. It is crammed with papers, nearly all of which are records of cases to illustrate the curious problems which Mr. Sherlock Holmes had at various times to examine. Some, and not the least interesting, were complete failures, and as such will hardly bear narrating, since no final explanation is forthcoming. A problem without a solution may interest the student, but can hardly fail to annoy the casual reader. Among these unfinished tales is that of Mr. James Phillimore, who, stepping back into his own house to get his umbrella, was never more seen in this world. No less remarkable is that of the cutter Alicia, which sailed one spring morning into a small patch of mist from where she never again emerged, nor was anything further ever heard of herself and her crew.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Adventure
• Length: 11,392 words
• Structure: 1 section, 257 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book is a work of Arthur Conan Doyle that revolves around the mystery related to the Thor Bridge.
• Detective Fiction — The novel revolves around detective character Sherlock Holmes and his investigation about the Thor bridge problem.
• Crime Fiction — The main plot of the book revolves around criminal acts and their resolution.
• Adventure — The novel contains adventurous strides of Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery.

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mystery · detective · Sherlock Holmes · crime · investigation · suspense · whodunit · literature · 19th century · England · murder · clue

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