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Detective

The Adventure of the Devil's Foot

eng. The Adventure of the Devil's Foot · 1910
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Main Characters and Their Development

  • Sherlock Holmes – the famous detective who, in this story, is resting in Cornwall on his doctor's advice to recover his health. Despite being on holiday, he cannot resist investigating a strange case, demonstrating his analytical mind and keen observation.
  • Dr. John Watson – Holmes's loyal friend and companion, who accompanies him to Cornwall. Watson supports Holmes and assists in the investigation, providing medical expertise and moral support.
  • Mortimer Tregennis – one of the main suspects in the case. He reports the strange death of his relatives and becomes the focus of Holmes's investigation.
  • Leonardo Tregennis – Mortimer's brother, who dies under mysterious circumstances. His death becomes the central puzzle Holmes must solve.
  • Brenda Tregennis – sister to Mortimer and Leonardo, who also dies under mysterious circumstances. Her death raises suspicions and questions.
  • Owen Tregennis – another brother who also falls victim to the strange events. His fate is closely tied to the overall mystery.
  • Dr. Leonardo Sterndale – an explorer and friend of the Tregennis family, who plays a key role in unraveling the mystery. His knowledge and experience prove crucial to the investigation.
The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
Date of publication: 18 December 2024
Last updated: 29 December 2024
———Original titleeng. The Adventure of the Devil's Foot · 1910
Genre: Detective