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The Adventure of the Cardboard Box

By Arthur Conan Doyle

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a fog-laden Victorian London, a cryptic package containing human remains leads a brilliant detective into a murky world of love, betrayal, and violent revenge.

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2000-10-01
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Summary

"The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a gripping mystery set in the late 1800s, where the renowned Sherlock Holmes, along with Dr. Watson, tackles a disturbing case. This centers around a Miss Susan Cushing, who receives a package containing two severed ears. Investigating the unsettling delivery, Holmes and Watson uncover a twisted narrative involving three sisters and a man named Jim Browner. Driven by jealousy and acts of betrayal, Browner commits a violent act. Holmes’ sharp mind allows him to connect the dots, revealing the identity of the killer and the tragic reasons behind the crime. This exploration exposes the destructive power of unchecked emotions and the heavy burden of guilt.

About the Author

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.

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