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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Holmes' examination of the will reveals that Dr. Roylott has strong financial motives to prevent Helen Stoner from marrying. The will stipulates that each daughter would receive £250 annually upon...

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

Holmes and Watson stayed at the Crown Inn to keep watch over Helen Stoner's room at Stoke Moran Manor House. From their vantage point, they could see the windows of the manor and wait for a signal...

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