by Conan Doyle · Cluster: Detective Fiction · Ratiocination Detection · Crime and Punishment

Abstract

The first Sherlock Holmes novel, introducing Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the murder of an American found in an empty London house. The second half flashes back to Mormon-country Utah, revealing a long-nursed revenge plot as the killer’s motive.

Capitoli / Chapters

Readability (prose)-4.4 Flesch ease29 FK grade30.3 Fog15% complex60.8 words/sent

Connections

Forms & Genres: Detective Fiction, Novel Themes & Concepts: Ratiocination Detection, Crime and Punishment, Justice Right and Wrong, Revenge Motifs: Blood, Secrets, Journey Settings: London, American Frontier, American West Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Watson Archetypes: Detective, Avenger