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Charles Augustus Milverton

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Adjectives

intriguing suspenseful clever

Genres

Classics Mystery

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes is hired by Lady Eva Blackwell to retrieve compromising letters from the notorious blackmailer Charles Augustus Milverton. When negotiations fail, Holmes and Watson plan a daring burglary to recover the letters. However, their mission takes an unexpected turn, leading to a dramatic confrontation that challenges their sense of justice.

About the author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a famous British writer who created the clever detective Sherlock Holmes. He loved telling exciting stories full of mysteries and adventures. Many people have enjoyed reading about Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr Watson as they solve tricky cases together. His stories are still popular all around the world today.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2020

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