The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, one of the most famous authors of Sherlock Holmes. The story takes place in London, in the year 1878.
The main character of the story is Sherlock Holmes, a famous detective who lives in Baker Street near London. Holmes is known for his incredible abilities to solve crimes and find out the truth. He is also known for his unique way of thinking, which helps him to come up with the right solution.
In this story, Holmes is called to investigate a case where a man named John Watson has disappeared. Watson was an engineer who worked for a company that made steam engines. He was last seen leaving the company’s office and never came back. Holmes begins to investigate the case and discovers that Watson’s disappearance is connected to a mysterious man named Professor Moriarty.
Holmes and Watson travel to London to meet with Professor Moriarty and discover that he is planning to steal a valuable gold ingot from the bank. The story is full of action, suspense, and clever detective work by Holmes.
Overall, The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb is an excellent example of Sherlock Holmes’s skills and wit. It is a thrilling and exciting read that will keep you engaged until the end.
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