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“The Boscombe Valley Mystery” hails from “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this narrative, the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes is summoned to the Boscombe Valley by Lestrade, an inspector, to aid in a complex inquiry. Charles McCarthy has been found dead near a pool, and his son, James McCarthy, is the prime suspect. James claims his innocence, asserting he only arrived after his father’s death. Holmes, accompanied by Dr. Watson, investigates the scene. He meticulously analyzes footprints and deduces that the elder McCarthy’s death resulted from a struggle. Through interviews, Holmes uncovers a strained relationship between father and son, relating to Charles’ recent marriage to a widow. As Holmes delves further, he unravels a web of deception, concealed identities, and financial conflicts.

Disguising himself as a common laborer, Holmes infiltrates the community, discovering a hidden relationship between a local woman and the deceased. His scrutiny reveals that the woman’s son, John Turner, was Charles McCarthy’s former partner. The case takes an intriguing turn when Holmes learns of an old document that could implicate Turner in a criminal act. Through astute reasoning, Holmes solves the enigma: Charles McCarthy’s death was an accident resulting from a clash with John Turner. With Holmes’ intervention, justice prevails, and James McCarthy is cleared of guilt. This tale showcases Holmes’ unparalleled deductive capabilities and introduces the intricate dynamics of the Boscombe Valley community, reflecting Conan Doyle’s masterful storytelling.

Author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Specs:

• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9395164972
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9395164979
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 years and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 110 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 0.635 x 20.32 cm
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India