Publisher's Synopsis
The Valley of Fear is a novel written by the renowned British author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was published in 1915 and is the fourth and final novel featuring the iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes. The story is divided into two parts, with the first part set in London and the second part in a rural valley in the United States.The story begins with a murder in London that appears to be the work of the infamous criminal organization, the Scowlers. Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate the case and soon discovers that the murder is connected to a larger conspiracy involving the Scowlers and their activities in the United States.In the second part of the novel, the story shifts to the valley of Vermissa, a remote area in the United States where the Scowlers hold sway. Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, travel to the valley to unravel the mystery and bring the criminals to justice.The Valley of Fear is a gripping tale of murder, mystery, and intrigue that showcases the brilliance of Sherlock Holmes and the skill of Arthur Conan Doyle as a storyteller. It is a must-read for fans of the detective genre and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted mystery novel.It was one of those dramatic moments for which my friend existed. It would be an overstatement to say that he was shocked or even excited by the amazing announcement. Without having a tinge of cruelty in his singular composition, he was undoubtedly callous from long overstimulation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.