The Valley of Fear
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Subjects: Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Private investigators -- England -- Fiction; Detective and mystery stories
Description: <p><i>The Valley of Fear</i> is the final novel in the <a href="https://standardebooks.org/collections/sherlock-holmes">Sherlock Holmes</a> series by <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/arthur-conan-doyle">Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</a>. The story originally appeared over several issues of the monthly <i>Strand Magazine</i> in late 1914 before being published as a standalone work. While Doyle would continue to publish Sherlock Holmes short stories until 1927, <i>The Valley of Fear</i> remains Holmes’ final long-form appearance.</p>
			<p>In the novel, Holmes and his assistant Watson are called to assist with an investigation into the murder of John Douglas, a man shot in his own home at point-blank range with a shotgun. As evidence is examined and witnesses within the house are questioned, Holmes uncovers holes in testimonies and a connection to a secret society that no one wishes to discuss.</p>