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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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The fact that Mary's death was caused by asphyxiation, and not by poison as had been believed, is key to understanding the case. In addition, her body being in the same position as her sister Julia's...

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

If Helen Stoner hadn't consulted Sherlock Holmes, she likely would have remained at Stoke Moran and fallen victim to her stepfather Dr. Roylott's murderous plan, as her sister Julia did. Holmes...

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