The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Interesting Facts

• «The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle» is one of the Christmas-themed stories about Sherlock Holmes, combining elements of detective fiction and a holiday tale.
• The story begins with the discovery of a hat and a Christmas goose, leading Holmes to investigate the theft of a precious stone.
• The blue carbuncle is a rare and valuable gemstone that was stolen from Countess Morcar's hotel room.
• The story emphasizes the theme of chance and how small details can lead to the solving of a crime.
• Sherlock Holmes uses his deductive methods to determine how the stone ended up inside the goose, which is one of the key moments of the plot.
• The story also showcases Holmes's humane side when he decides to let the criminal go, giving him a chance to reform.