Le chien des Baskerville
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleUne malédiction pèse sur les Baskerville, qui habitent le vieux manoir de leurs ancêtres, perdu au milieu d'une lande sauvage : quand un chien-démon, une bête immonde, gigantesque, surgit, c'est la mort. Le décès subit et tragique de Sir Charles Baskerville et les hurlements lugubres que l'on entend parfois venant du marais, le grand bourbier de Grimpen, accréditent la sinistre légende. Dès son arrivée à Londres, venant du Canada, Sir Henry Baskerville, seul héritier de Sir Charles, reçoit une lettre anonyme : «Si vous tenez à votre vie et à votre raison, éloignez-vous de la lande.» Malgré ces menaces, Sir Henry décide de se rendre à Baskerville Hall, accompagné de Sherlock Holmes et de son fidèle Watson.Roman captivant, angoissant, Le Chien des Baskerville est l'une des plus célèbres aventures de Sherlock Holmes.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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