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Sherlock Holmes : The Hound Of The Baskervilles

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My book is called Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles. It is part of a series called Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the 1800’s. It is a mystery set in 19th century England. Its setting moves from London to the Baskervilles, a plot of land in the country.
The major character is Sherlock Holmes. He possesses a keen intellect and is a master of reason and deduction. He has a brilliant analytical mind and an incredible range of knowledge. Sherlock is over six feet tall, thin, with piercing gray eyes and a thin hawk-like nose. Because he is self-appointed, Sherlock is the only consulting detective in the world. Although he is emotionally detached and can be looked at as cold, Sherlock manages to maintain a close relationship with Dr. John H. Watson, his roommate.
A minor character is John H. Watson, who narrates the story and is Sherlock’s companion. John is a physician for the British army in Afghanistan but is put on leave due to a shoulder injury. Being an Army veteran, he is an excellent shot and has a high sense of honor. He is fairly intelligent, loyal, straight-forward, and brave. John is middle-aged, strongly built, of average height, and with a small mustache. He is devoted to Sherlock and would risk his life for him. Another character is Sir Henry Baskerville, the heir to the Baskerville Estate and the victim of attempted murder. Since he came from a wealthy family, he carries himself like a gentleman and has cordial manners. Henry is

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