A Scandal in Bohemia
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Summary
In the story «A Scandal in Bohemia», Sherlock Holmes is engaged by the King of Bohemia. The king is worried that his former lover, Irene Adler, might reveal a compromising photograph that could jeopardize his upcoming marriage to another woman. Holmes devises a plan to infiltrate Irene's home and find the photograph. However, Irene proves to be more clever than expected and outsmarts Holmes, leaving the country with the photograph. In the end, she leaves Holmes a note expressing her respect for his skills and promising not to use the photograph against the king. Holmes admires Irene's intellect and keeps her photograph as a token of respect.
Date of publication: 16 December 2024
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Genre: Detective