Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
Translator |
Tuura, Timo, 1885-1963 |
Uniform Title |
A study in scarlet. Finnish
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Title |
Vainottu: Romaani
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punaisten_kirjainten_arvoitus
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Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Juha Kiuru
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Summary |
"Vainottu" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel written in the late 19th century. This book serves as the foundation for the legendary detective stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, as they embark on their journey of crime-solving and detective work. The main characters are the observant and analytical detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John H. Watson, who narrates their adventures together. At the start of the story, Dr. Watson recounts his transition from military service to civilian life after recovering from his injuries in the Afghan War. Struggling to find a suitable place to live in London, he reunites with a former colleague who introduces him to Sherlock Holmes. Intrigued by Holmes' unique scientific methods and eccentric personality, Watson eagerly anticipates living together. The narrative hints at Holmes' remarkable deductive abilities while introducing their dynamic partnership, setting the stage for their investigative adventures in the cases that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Subject |
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
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Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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Subject |
England -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
52253 |
Release Date |
Jun 7, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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