The Adventure of The Noble Bachelor: A Sherlock Holmes Detective Story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyl
The Noble Bachelor is the first novel that Holmes meets Watson in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series. Holmes' skill for observation and deduction, combined with his capacity to take into consideration all relevant factors that have led up to a situation make him one of the most brilliant detectives in the world. In this unabridged story , Watson, Holmes' faithful companion, narrates his encounters with the reader as a participant. The narrative format of the book is unusual for this period, considering that the majority of novels of that era did not provide a narration of events from other characters' perspectives. This story is filled with excitement and drama, and the reader will be captivated by the intriguing plot.
The reader is introduced to Holmes as an early-nineteenth century private detective in London. He sets out to investigate the murder of a wealthy man named Rudolph Bourdon and he soon becomes involved in a thrilling investigation involving several other people. Along his journey, Holmes meets up with Watson, his constant companion. This adventure shows the reader what makes Holmes Holmes, and how he tackles difficult cases.
Both Watson and Holmes are eager to learn more about the case. They visit the hospital where Bourdon was lying, ask questions of the nurses and doctors, and generally gather more information. One day, they encounter a young woman who seems to be connected to the case somehow. She turns out to be Sir Henry Merrivale's niece, Amyus Crowe, a botanist. Crowe's work draws Watson's attention.
Watson discovers some interesting facts about the Hardy family, one of Bourdon's supposed benefactors. It turns out that the family has forged a will made out in Bourdon's name so they could inherit his money. Evidence also appears supporting the suspicion that Bourdon had been murdered by a poisoner. Other people join the investigation as it develops. An old woman claiming to have witnessed the crime receives a surprising offer in the mail. Later, a master of disguise comes to Holmes to help him solve the murder. His appearance is initially alarming, but his disguise turns out to have been a lie. Watson recognizes him when he enters the police station.
As the story progresses, Holmes and Watson uncover new clues and track down the killer, a mysterious figure known to them only as "The Noble Bachelor." The plot is tightly woven with extraordinary twists and turns that keep the reader engaged and perplexed from the first page. In the end, Holmes triumphs over his enemies thanks to his keen observations and Watson's assistance. The ending is a satisfying conclusion to an exciting and satisfying story.
Это приключение Шерлока Холмса, а вы знаете, что это означает - гении дедукции и герои в поисках зла, белый китель и красный шарф, карманная лупа и открытый гроб. Адресованное для читателей среднего возраста, оно представляет лучшего игрока Шерлока в возрасте 26 лет и во времена тяжелого социального кризиса, поскольку Ходжет сэр (nobel ричардом третьесортного образования) только что поклялся стать настоящим джентльменом.
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