description: The curse of the Baskervilles began in the 17th Century, when Sir Hugo swore he would give his soul to possess the beautiful daughter of a yeoman. He captured her, but she escaped. He saddled his horse and chased the girl over the moors until she dropped dead from exhaustion . . . and then a black hell-hound appeared, with eyes like fire, and ripped out Hugo's throat.Now, years later, the Hound has returned. Already it has caused the death of Hugo's descendant, Sir Charles Baskerville. Can Sherlock Holmes stop the curse before it claims Henry Baskerville, the heir of Sir Charles?
language: English
title: Hound of Baskervilles
titlecomplete: Hound of Baskervilles
characters: Laura Lyons, Sherlock Holmes, John Barrymore (Conan Doyle), Charles Baskerville, Mr. Frankland, Henry Baskerville, Jack Stapleton, James Mortimer, Mr. Perkins, Beryl Stapleton, Eliza Barrymore, Dr. John Watson, Johna Clayton, James Desmond, Mr. Selden, John Watson
genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, British Literature, Detective, Mystery Thriller, Literature, Classics, Crime, Audiobook
ratings_count: 331917
places: Devon, England, England, Dartmoor, Devon, England, London, England
series: Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes Compleet
awards: awardedAt: 1420099200000
name: Audie Award
category: Best Audio Drama, awardedAt: 1357027200000
name: CWA Best Ever
category: Crime Novel
publisher: Ballantine Books