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The Baskerville family curse tells of how a terrifying, supernatural hound roams the moors around Baskerville Hall and preys on members of the family in revenge for a terrible crime committed by one of their ancestors. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in his grounds, with a large animal footprint near his lifeless body, the locals are convinced that the hound is back. It is up to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to uncover the truth and keep the new heir to Baskerville Hall safe from danger. ...
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Considered by many to be one of the greatest crime novels ever written, this tale is an absolute classic of the genre. After the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville—purportedly caused by a giant ghostly hound—Watson is sent by Sherlock Holmes to Devon to protect Sir Henry Baskerville, heir to the family fortune, and to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tale. Is it merely legend, or are the Baskervilles indeed haunted by an evil which extends beyond the grave? Set on the ancient moor, with its atmosphere of mystery and ghostly shadows, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a completely chilling and unforgettable piece of writing. ...
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Summoned by their eccentric friend Professor Challenger, Edward Malone, Professor Summerlee, and Lord John Ruxton travel to Challenger's country estate, bringing with them—at the behest of their host—several canisters of oxygen. As the journey progresses, Malone recounts tales of strange goings on around the world and the behavior of all three men grows increasingly erratic. Reaching a pinnacle of bafflement, they arrive at the house of the outlandish Professor and are regaled with an eccentric theory involving their experiences and an apparent impending apocalypse. A dramatic departure from Conan Doyle's well-loved detective fiction, this is an engaging work of science fiction that provides a valuable glimpse of the author's incredible creative range. ...
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