The Valley of Fear is a detective novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. It starts with a mysterious murder at an English country house and later moves to a secret society in America. The story is notable for its two-part structure and its exploration of loyalty and fear.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
THE VALLEY OF FEAR By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
CONTENTS PART I—The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter I—The Warning Chapter II—Sherlock Holmes Discourses Chapter III—The Tragedy of Birlstone Chapter IV—Darkness Chapter V—The People of the Drama Chapter VI—A Dawning Light Chapter VII—The Solution PART II—The Scowrers Chapter I—The Man Chapter II—The Bodymaster Chapter III—Lodge 341, Vermissa Chapter IV—The Valley of Fear Chapter V—The Darkest Hour Chapter VI—Danger Chapter VII—The Trapping of Birdy Edwards Epilogue
Illustrations
“What’s this, Mr. Holmes? Man, it’s witchcraft! Where in the name of all that is wonderful did you get those names?”
For an instant I could have sworn that the faintest shadow of a smile flickered over the woman’s lips.
“Watson, would you be afraid to sleep in the same room with a lunatic.”
“If your heart is as big as your body, and your soul as fine as your face, then I’d ask for nothing better,” said McMurdo.
It was all he could do to keep himself from screaming out.
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