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The Six Napoleons

By Arthur Conan Doyle

Why are criminals smashing Napoleon’s busts—and what deadly secret do the statues hide?

intriguing clever suspenseful classic

Genres

Mystery Classics Friendship/Family

What is The Six Napoleons about?

Inspector Lestrade is puzzled by a string of strange crimes: someone is breaking into homes and shops to smash plaster busts of Napoleon. When the mystery turns deadly, he asks Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes and Dr Watson examine the clues and soon suspect that the broken statues are more than acts of madness. As Lestrade follows the trail of a killer, Holmes uncovers a hidden secret that links every bust—and puts the criminals within reach.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle was a famous British author best known for creating the clever detective Sherlock Holmes. He loved telling exciting stories full of mystery and adventure. Many people enjoy reading about Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr Watson as they solve puzzling cases together using their sharp minds and keen observation skills.

Pages

110 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2020

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