| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Title |
The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Brannan. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a crime fiction story set in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. It features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of a government clerk and the theft of highly classified plans for a revolutionary submarine. The narrative delves into themes of treason, espionage, and the complexities of human motivations. In this thrilling tale, the inquiry begins when Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's brother, visits with a sense of urgency regarding the death of Arthur Cadogan West, a clerk at the Woolwich Arsenal. Found dead on the tracks with stolen plans in his pocket, West's case quickly escalates into a national crisis involving potential espionage. Holmes and Watson piece together conflicting evidence, revealing a web of deceit involving a foreign agent named Oberstein and the dubious actions of West and his superior, Colonel Walter. As Holmes navigates through smoke and mirrors, ultimately uncovering the truth, the story unfolds into a dramatic conclusion that sees justice served while maintaining the tension of national security. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2346 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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