Arthur Conan Doyle

Hilary Burningham

A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern English Helen Stoner has enlisted the help of Sherlock Holmes to investigate the strange death of her twin sister, Julia. On the night Julia died of “fright," Helen had heard a low whistle and a clanging metal sound. Julia had cried out “Oh, save me, Helen! It was the speckled band.” But what was she talking about? Helen has heard the same whistle in the dead of night and is sure she too is going to die. Holmes examines Julia's room and discovers several key clues that will unlock this intriguing mystery.

The Speckled Band

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Lestrade and Gregson glanced at each other with an incredulous smile. "If this man was murdered, how was it done?" asked the formner. "Poison," said Sherlock Holmes curtly, and strode off. "One other thing, Lestrade," he added, turning round at the door: "Rache, is the German for revenge'; so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel." With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him.

 "I am afraid, Rance, that you will never rise in the force. That headof yours should be for use as well as ornament. You might have gained your sergeant's stripes last night. The man whom you held in your hands is the man who holds the clue of this mystery, and whom we are seeking. There is no use of arguing about it now; I tell you that it is so. Come along, Doctor."

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