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In this, one of the most famous of Doyle's mysteries, the tale of an ancient curse and a savage ghostly hound comes frighteningly to life. The gray towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor will haunt the reader as Holmes and Watson seek to unravel the many secrets of the misty English bogs.
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The tale of an ancient curse suddenly given a terrifying modern application. The grey towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor hold many secrets for Holmes and Watson to unravel. Holmes is contemptuous of the supernatural but the reader may remain haunted by the hound.
dgbuckeye, February 1, 2007 (view all comments by dgbuckeye)
This book is a well writen piece of literature. The plot of mystery is exceptionly well writen as well. This book is by far one of my own personal favorites. I particular wasn't to happy with the lack there of an idea of suspense. But all in all a fantastic book.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock Holmes (World's Classics)
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The tale of an ancient curse suddenly given a terrifying modern application. The grey towers of Baskerville Hall and the wild open country of Dartmoor hold many secrets for Holmes and Watson to unravel. Holmes is contemptuous of the supernatural but the reader may remain haunted by the hound.
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