

The question is, can Sherlock Holmes, before Dr Roylott is able to do away with his remaining step-daughter? Since her sister’s death, her final words, spoken in terror, have haunted Helen, “The speckled band!” But she has not been able to work out what they mean. Now Helen is to be married, she is scared of suffering the same fate. She believes her stepfather, Dr Roylott might try to kill her, as her sister died in strange circumstances two years previously, shortly before she was to be married. Helen Stoner goes to visit Sherlock Holmes as she fears her life is in danger. In addition to this, the parents of the children should supervise what their kids are reading.ĭon’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp.The Adventure of The Speckled Band in the eighth short story in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.


Is Sherlock Holmes okay for the kids?Ans: Although Sherlock Holmes is said to be okay for kids but owing to its Violence & Scariness, the books are fit for teenagers only. The authors have used uncomplicated language making the stories very easy to read and understand. Anyone with a decent grasp of the language can read Sherlock Holmes novels. Can a 14-year-old read Sherlock Holmes?Ans: Yes. How many Sherlock Holmes books are there?Ans: There are a total of four Sherlock Holmes novels in the market followed by 56 short stories featuring the beloved Sherlock Holmes character which are divided into 5 books. The complete list of the titles of these short stories is mentioned below:īuy Now: The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Paperback)įrequently Asked Questions: Best Sherlock Holmes Novels Q1. Finally the last and best Sherlock Holmes book of 12 short stories featuring the iconic character, "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle was published in 1927.
