illustration of Sherlock Holmes in profile looking across a cityscape with a magnifying glass in the distance and a speckled band visible through the glass

The Adventure of the Speckled Band

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Sherlock Holmes identifies crucial clues to solve the mystery of Julia Stoner's death: a ventilator connecting her room to Dr. Roylott's, a dummy bell-rope,...

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

Holmes wants Miss Stoner to temporarily stay in her room to avoid arousing Dr. Roylott's suspicion and potential violence after she consulted Holmes. He knew about the ventilator because Helen's...

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