The Final Problem

Brief Overview

In the story «The Final Problem», Sherlock Holmes confronts Professor Moriarty, a brilliant criminal mastermind behind numerous crimes in London. Holmes uncovers his criminal network and is forced to flee to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance. Accompanied by Dr. Watson, Holmes arrives in Switzerland, where their final encounter with Moriarty takes place at the Reichenbach Falls. Watson receives a note from Holmes and, upon returning to the falls, finds signs of a struggle. Holmes and Moriarty disappear, presumably perishing in the waterfall, leaving Watson in deep sorrow.