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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, Free with Read-Aloud and Reading Support Tools
By Arthur Conan Doyle · 1902
Holmes and Watson investigate a family curse, a spectral hound, and a death on the fog-bound moors of Dartmoor.
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Published in 1902, The Hound of the Baskervilles follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a centuries-old family curse, a terrifying spectral hound, and a suspicious death on the fog-bound moors of Dartmoor. Arthur Conan Doyle builds tension slowly through atmosphere, deduction, and doubt, making this one of the most enduring mysteries in English literature. This public domain edition is free to read and listen to in the Vocalini Open Library, with no account or checkout required. If you enjoy gothic settings, methodical detective work, or classic British mystery, this is a strong place to start or return to.
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