The Stockbroker's Clerk

The Stockbroker's Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle is a short story that revolves around the character of Sherlock Holmes and his investigation into a mysterious death. The story begins with the discovery of a dead body in the office of a stockbroker, with no signs of foul play or visible cause of death. Holmes is called upon to investigate and, through his keen observations and analytical mind, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and conspiracy that leads to a surprising conclusion. The story showcases Doyle's mastery of plotting and characterization, as well as his ability to create suspense and intrigue.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1893 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 8,328 words

First lines

Shortly after my marriage I had bought a connection in the Paddington district. Old Mr. Farquhar, from whom I purchased it, had at one time an excellent general practice; but his age, and an affliction of the nature of St. Vitus's dance from which he suffered, had very much thinned it. The public not unnaturally goes on the principle that he who would heal others must himself be whole, and looks askance at the curative powers of the man whose own case is beyond the reach of his drugs. Thus as my predecessor weakened his practice declined, until when I purchased it from him it had sunk from twelve hundred to little more than three hundred a year. I had confidence, however, in my own youth and energy, and was convinced that in a very few years the concern would be as flourishing as ever.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Date: 1893 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Short Story
• Length: 8,328 words
• Structure: 1 section, 194 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The book involves the main character resolving a peculiar situation involving financial confusion, onto which a crime appears to be lying.
• Detective Fiction — The story is part of the Sherlock Holmes collection, which mark some of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous works on detectives solving mysterious cases.
• Crime — The protagonist, in this case, stumbles across financial transactions which serve as a façade for criminal activities.
• Thriller — The book introduces a certain degree of suspense and excitement, especially when the truth behind the crimes is about to be unraveled.

Tags

mystery · detective · crime · suspense · thriller · financial · stockbroker · clerk · investigation · London · 19th century · literature

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