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The Sign of Four

by Arthur Conan Doyle · 1890

Mystery & Thriller · ranked #14 in category

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are engaged by Mary Morstan to investigate the mysterious death of her father and a series of pearls left for her by an unknown benefactor. The case leads to a stolen Indian treasure, a pact of vengeance and one of Holmes's most elaborate investigations. The novel also introduces Watson's courtship of Mary, who becomes his wife.

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Category
Mystery & Thriller
First published
1890 · 1890s
Author
Arthur Conan Doyle
Standing
Essential Read

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