Arthur Conan Doyle: The Speckled Band (Hardcover, 1987, St. Martin's Press)
Hardcover, 31 pages
English language
Published Nov. 7, 1987 by St. Martin's Press.
In this chilling tale of mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the death of one of Dr. Grimesby Roylott's daughters. Her twin sister, Helen, can't tell them much, but she does remember Julia's last words: "it was the speckled band." Can Holmes and Watson discover what the speckled band is? Helen's life may depend on their success. (front flap)
In this chilling tale of mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the death of one of Dr. Grimesby Roylott's daughters. Her twin sister, Helen, can't tell them much, but she does remember Julia's last words: "it was the speckled band." Can Holmes and Watson discover what the speckled band is? Helen's life may depend on their success. (front flap)
These twelve shories, each about 30 pages or so in length, were all very engaging. Holmes is both fascinating and amusing, and the tales have a quaintness that is delightful.
