The Sign of the Four - Arthur Conan Doyle

The Sign of the Four

By Arthur Conan Doyle

  • Release Date: 1930-01-01
  • Genre: Historical Mysteries
Score: 4.5
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From 2,198 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

The methods of deduction that made Sherlock Holmes literature’s most beloved detective are at the heart of this exquisitely plotted mystery.

A short time after the suspicious disappearance of her father, Mary Morstan began receiving strange gifts. Each year, someone sends her a priceless pearl in the mail with no name attached. This year, the pearl has arrived with a note inviting her to finally meet the unknown sender—and Holmes and Watson plan to attend the rendezvous.

Before long, the pair uncover a chain of events involving betrayal, revenge, and secrets originating far away in British-controlled India. In a fascinating whodunit shaded by the expansion of the British Empire, Dr. Watson’s descriptions of Holmes’ brilliant mind in action are every bit as irresistible as the mystery itself.

Reviews

  • Highly Recommended for Mystery Lovers

    5
    By Corbwil
    A page turner from beginning to end! Perfect balance of description, dialogue, action and suspense. I enjoyed that it even involved a slight bit of romance.
  • The 2nd Sherlock Holmes story

    5
    By drtgaither
    It’s aged like fine wine. It still holds up.
  • Gems’ fate

    5
    By AbdurahmonD
    I really hoped that Small had actually hidden the stones somewhere else rather than throw them in the river and Holmes would find them. I guess I am more materilistic than I admit
  • Pure Holmes

    5
    By Captaingeorge3
    Uncomfortable with the imperialistic tone. Story is good
  • The sign of the four

    5
    By sherlock jimmy
    Excellent writing
  • Awesome Book

    4
    By NiccoCapotosto
    Sign of Four was fantastic. Doyle's action packed writing keeps the reader interested. I just wish the book was longer. The ending was mildly unsatisfactory.
  • Good as it is

    5
    By Syeeprimadonna
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  • Holmes!!!

    4
    By Mego Joe
    The Sherlock Holmes stories by A.C. Doyle are always intriguing and the true precursor to the modern detective story. Whether you like Jim Rockford or Endeavor Morse, you will find Holmes pleasing. While Watson is certainly more narrator than participant, it is always enjoyable to imagine a competent Watson instead of the incredulous Nigel Bruce of the well-known movie series. Definitely recommend this and all the Doyle stories to fans of the RDJ/Jude Law films and PBS viewers. The game is afoot!
  • The Sign of the Four

    5
    By Hamemn
    Fun Classic Conan Doyle. Captivating to the very end.
  • The Sign of Four

    5
    By Gazzr
    It is always refreshing to step back and visit old writing in its original state. The style was vey matter of fact and it gives you an incredible sense of the era and values associated with it. A thoroughly enjoyable read and one that has stood the test of time.