The Complete Sherlock Holmes: the Sign of Four
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"The Sign of Four" is the second novella mystery novel written by Conan Doyle after "A Study in Scarlet", and it is also his masterpiece. Its influence has been long-lasting and far-reaching, and it has been loved by readers of all levels. The story takes place between 1887 and 1888. It tells the story of the British noblewoman Merry Morstan, who receives an anonymous package every year after her father disappears, which turns out to involve a conspiracy. Based on the appearances and details in life, using imagination and experience, and using meticulous logical reasoning, Holmes draws terrifying and amazing inferences one after another. The novel objectively exposed and reflected the British colonial activities in India, and achieved great success as soon as it was published.
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