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Set in 1888, this novel features a complex plot entwined with themes of colonialism and betrayal, revolving around a stolen treasure linked to the East India Company and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative introduces a secret pact among four convicts and two corrupt guards, adding layers of intrigue. Additionally, it delves into Sherlock Holmes's character, revealing his struggles with addiction and offering a more humanized portrayal than in the previous work, enhancing the depth of the iconic detective.
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- Title
- The Sign of Four
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Publisher
- Wisehouse Classics
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 86
- ISBN13
- 9789176372500
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Classics, Murders, Detective Fiction, England, Detective, Great Britain, English Literature, London, Revenge, Treasures, Sherlock Holmes
- Original title
- The Sign of the Four
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1888, this novel features a complex plot entwined with themes of colonialism and betrayal, revolving around a stolen treasure linked to the East India Company and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative introduces a secret pact among four convicts and two corrupt guards, adding layers of intrigue. Additionally, it delves into Sherlock Holmes's character, revealing his struggles with addiction and offering a more humanized portrayal than in the previous work, enhancing the depth of the iconic detective.