Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) is the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes adventures, a masterful blend of detective fiction, gothic horror, and atmospheric suspense. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the grounds of his Devonshire estate, the ancient curse of the Baskervilles — a phantom hound said to haunt the family — seems to have claimed another victim.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a centuries-old legend of a demonic hound haunting the Baskerville family on the desolate moors of Dartmoor.
| Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Published | 1902 |
| Genre | Mystery, gothic horror |
| Chapters | 15 |
| Setting | Baskerville Hall, Dartmoor, Devon |
| Series | Sherlock Holmes |
🐾 The Story
When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the grounds of his Devonshire estate with a look of terror on his face, the ancient curse of the Baskervilles — a phantom hound said to haunt the family — seems to have claimed another victim.
Enter Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. With Holmes detained in London on another case, Watson is dispatched alone to Baskerville Hall to protect the young heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, who has just arrived from Canada. On the fog-shrouded moor, Watson encounters a desperate convict on the run, a beautiful woman with a secret, and the eerie howling that drifts across the desolate landscape at night. His reports to Holmes grow increasingly alarmed as the net tightens around Sir Henry.
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Doyle weaves together a gripping mystery that pits rational deduction against supernatural terror, all set against the brooding backdrop of Dartmoor. This edition presents the complete 1902 text, carefully formatted for modern e-readers.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a standalone story?
Yes. While it features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a self-contained novel that requires no prior knowledge of the series.
Is the hound real or supernatural?
Without spoiling the story, Doyle masterfully keeps the question open until the final chapters. The novel’s brilliance lies in how it pits rational deduction against the terror of the unknown.
How long does it take to read?
At 197 pages across 15 chapters, most readers finish in 4-6 hours. It is the perfect length for a weekend read.
Is this the best Holmes story to start with?
Many readers consider it the ideal entry point to the Sherlock Holmes canon. It showcases Holmes at his finest, Watson in the field, and a genuinely gripping mystery from the first page to the last.
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Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes stories. The DodaBooks edition presents the complete 1902 text:
- ✅ Complete 15-chapter text — the full novel
- ✒️ Smart typography — curly quotes, em-dashes, proper ellipsis
- 📜 Full table of contents with chapter navigation
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