The Valley of Fear
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Only Holmes and Watson can get to the bottom of this confusing murder mystery. In his work, John Douglas finds himself blown up by an unknown sawn gun. There is no clear reason or doubt. Douglas and his wife, Ivy, a wealthy and locally popular couple, lived for years in Birlstone's old, masonry mansion. Despite Douglas' ritual of lifting the suspension bridge, the criminal hid, shot Douglas, and rested cleanly. Does my departure have anything to do with the "interesting" relationship between Cecil Baker, Douglas' only friend from his uncertain past, and a surprisingly funny widow? There are many clues, including the fact that the brand name and wedding ring on the deceased person's hand are missing, but not the ring he always wears on it.
