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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

In Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," the central conflict revolves around Helen Stoner's fear that her stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, intends to murder her, as he did her...

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band

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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