The Valley of Fear

Historical Context and Significance

«The Valley of Fear» is the last Sherlock Holmes novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1915. The book is notable for combining elements of the detective genre with social and political themes, such as corruption and violence in secret societies. Its cultural impact lies in its ability to show how personal and societal conflicts can intertwine, as well as its contribution to the development of the detective genre. The novel also solidified Sherlock Holmes's popularity as an iconic character, whose methods of deduction and analytical skills became a benchmark for subsequent detective stories. «The Valley of Fear» continues to inspire adaptations in film and television, as well as literary studies focused on analyzing the structure and themes of the work.