The Adventure of the Cardboard Box by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
Credits Produced by David Brannan. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a crime fiction novella written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This story features the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson as they delve into a perplexing case involving a gruesome package containing two severed ears sent to a Miss Susan Cushing. The narrative not only highlights Holmes's exceptional deductive reasoning skills but also explores deeper themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human nature. In this gripping tale, the plot unfolds as Holmes is called to investigate the mysterious delivery that has unnerved Miss Cushing, a demure maiden lady. As he and Watson dig deeper, they discover a web of complex relationships involving three sisters and a troubled steward named Jim Browner. Jealousy over infidelities leads to a violent crime that Browner commits in a fit of rage. Through careful observation and sharp reasoning, Holmes pieces together clues from the case, ultimately deducing both the identity of the murderer and the tragic backstory that culminates in this brutal act. The resolution of the case sheds light on the psychological turmoil and consequences stemming from human passions, leaving readers with haunting reflections on morality and guilt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
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EBook-No. 2344
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Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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