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Engineers Thumb

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A routine repair turns deadly when Victor discovers a secret hiding inside a lonely house.

suspenseful intriguing thrilling

Genres

Mystery Classics

What is Engineers Thumb about?

In 1889, young engineer Victor Hatherley is lured to a secluded house under the guise of repairing a hydraulic press. Upon discovering its sinister use in counterfeiting, he narrowly escapes a deadly trap, losing his thumb in the process. Seeking justice, he turns to Sherlock Holmes, who unravels the mystery and pursues the criminals.

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

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2020

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