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The Valley of Fear

Arthur Conan Doyle
eng. The Valley of Fear · 1915
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • «The Valley of Fear» is the last Sherlock Holmes novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
  • The novel is based on real events related to the activities of the secret society 'Molly Maguires' in Pennsylvania.
  • The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on Holmes's investigation, and the second on the crime's backstory.
  • This work marks the first mention of Professor Moriarty as Holmes's main antagonist.
  • The novel was first published in «Strand Magazine» in 1914-1915.
  • In «The Valley of Fear,» Holmes uses his deductive methods to solve a complex case involving murder and secret societies.
  • The book explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and justice, making it one of the darkest Holmes stories.
The Valley of Fear
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Date of publication: 16 December 2024
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Author: 
Arthur Conan Doyle
Original title: eng. The Valley of Fear · 1915
Genre: Detective
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