The Adventure of the Dancing Men

Interesting Facts

• «The Adventure of the Dancing Men» is one of the most famous Sherlock Holmes stories, where the detective encounters a mysterious cipher consisting of drawings of little men.
• The story was first published in 1903 in «The Strand Magazine» and became part of the collection «The Return of Sherlock Holmes».
• The cipher used in the story is based on a simple substitution code, where each little man represents a specific letter of the alphabet.
• The story begins with Mr. Hilton Cubitt seeking Holmes's help because his wife Elsie receives strange messages featuring images of dancing men.
• The story showcases Holmes's mastery in cryptanalysis and his ability to solve complex problems using logic and observation.
• «The Adventure of the Dancing Men» is considered one of the most challenging and interesting cases in Sherlock Holmes's career, making it popular among fans of the detective.