In "The Five Orange Pips," part of the Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle, the narrator reflects on various intriguing cases from the years 1882 to 1890. Among these, he highlights a case from 1887 that stands out due to its remarkable details and surprising outcomes. Several cases are mentioned, including the adventure of the Paradol Chamber, the Amateur Mendicant Society, the loss of the barque "Sophy Anderson," and a poisoning case in Camberwell where Holmes was able to deduce key information from a dead man's watch. The setting is grim, with violent equinoctial gales raging in London, creating a tense atmosphere as the story unfolds. The narrator is drawn to recount this particular case, despite some unresolved aspects, indicating its significance.

by Arthur Conan Doyle in English Adventure Stories

Writen by Arthur Conan Doyle

Category Adventure Stories