The Hound of The Baskervilles

The Hound of The Baskervilles

Giuseppe Priore 2DS

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Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859, he wrote numerous mystery novels, short stories, and historical works. His Sherlock Holmes series, beginning with "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887, became iconic and had a significant impact on the detective genre. Doyle's storytelling skill and his ability to craft intricate mysteries have left a lasting legacy in literature. He passed away in 1930.

Arthur Conan Doyle

THE WRITER

Jack and Beryl Stapleton

Sir Henry Baskervilles

Dr. Mortimer

Mr Holmes and Dr Watson

THE CHARACTER

• With Stapleton's death, the threat looming over the Baskervilles is eliminated.
• The legend of the hellhound is revealed to be an elaborate hoax

The End of the Curse

• Stapleton, the gentle naturalist, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plan to eliminate Sir Henry.
• Using a trained dog and phosphorus, he created the illusion of a hellhound to terrorize the victim.
• The plan fails and Stapleton, attempting to escape, meets his end in the marshes.

The Truth is Revealed

• Watson explores the desolate moors and swamps, searching for clues about Sir Charles's death.
• A fugitive convict, Selden, is found dead with the same canine footprints.
• Investigations lead Holmes and Watson to uncover a much more complex plot than they had imagined.

Investigations and Discoveries

• Dr. Mortimer, concerned for the safety of the heir, Sir Henry, turns to Sherlock Holmes.
• Holmes sends his trusted assistant, Watson, to protect Sir Henry at Baskerville Hall.

Sherlock Holmes Investigates

• A local legend tells of a hound that haunts the Baskerville family.
• Sir Charles Baskerville, the last heir, is found dead with mysterious canine footprints.

The Curse and the Mysterious Death

Summary and Plot

the truth is discovered thanks to logic and deduction

Henry Baskerville is the last descendant of the Baskerville family and the heir to Baskerville Hall, a vast estate located on the Dartmoor moorlands. After the mysterious death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville, Henry returns from America to claim his inheritance. However, he becomes the target of a series of threats linked to the legend of the hellhound, a spectral creature said to haunt the family. Sherlock Holmes is tasked with protecting Henry and solving the mystery surrounding Sir Charles' death.

Who is he?

Jack Stapleton, an eccentric naturalist living on the moor with his supposed sister Beryl, is actually the last descendant of the Baskerville dynasty, and Beryl is his wife. Stapleton raises a giant dog, a crossbreed between a mastiff and a bloodhound, which he uses to frighten Sir Charles to death. On the last night of the events, he sets the dog on Sir Henry but flees after hearing Holmes' gunshots. While trying to escape into the bog, he drowns in the mire. Beryl, mistreated by her husband and in love with Henry Baskerville, is tied up by Stapleton but is freed by Holmes. In the end, she helps the detective pursue her husband and confesses that she feels like a victim of his deceptions and cruelty.

Beryl Stapleton

Dr. James Mortimer, a former doctor at Charing Cross Hospital, moves to Dartmoor to open a country practice and becomes friends with the Baskerville family. After the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, Mortimer, the executor of the will, turns to Sherlock Holmes to protect the heir, Henry Baskerville. He tells Holmes about the legend of the hellhound and his suspicions regarding Sir Charles' death. Mortimer then accompanies Sir Henry to the family estate on the moor.

Who is he?

Jack Stapleton, an eccentric naturalist living on the moor with his supposed sister Beryl, is actually the last descendant of the Baskerville dynasty, and Beryl is his wife. Stapleton raises a giant dog, a crossbreed between a mastiff and a bloodhound, which he uses to frighten Sir Charles to death. On the last night of the events, he sets the dog on Sir Henry but flees after hearing Holmes' gunshots. While trying to escape into the bog, he drowns in the mire. Beryl, mistreated by her husband and in love with Henry Baskerville, is tied up by Stapleton but is freed by Holmes. In the end, she helps the detective pursue her husband and confesses that she feels like a victim of his deceptions and cruelty.

Jack Stapleton

Who are they?

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective, famous for his sharp observation, logical reasoning, and use of forensic science to solve complex cases. Dr. John Watson, his close friend and confidant, often assists him in investigations and serves as the narrator for many of their adventures. Watson, a former army doctor, provides a grounded and loyal counterpart to Holmes’ eccentric genius. Their partnership is central to the enduring popularity of the Sherlock Holmes stories.