The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 6: “The Reigate Puzzle”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
The deceased man's daughter gives a large sum of money to the dauphin. The town doctor is suspicious of the two men.
Mr. Douglass begins an apprenticeship as a ship builder.
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
The final spirit arrives to reveal an ominous future to Ebenezer Scrooge.
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
Higgins and Pickering attempt to make amends with Eliza.
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
The sailors interact as a storm approaches.
Mary awakens to hear Colin screaming and throwing a tantrum from inside his room. She is summoned to his room and scolds him for screaming. She tells him that she hates him and he should go on screaming forever. She then looks at his back claiming that there is nothing wrong with it. Colin realizes for the first time that his affliction is largely in his head.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.
The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.
We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.
The reintroduction of Willoughby seems particularly designed to prove him as callow and cruel as his behavior to Marianne in London suggested.
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Anne and Diane Berry become fast friends. Marilla is impressed by Anne's generosity.
Thorneycroft Huxtable, a principal at a New England prep school, comes to Holmes with the news that a student has been kidnapped. They must do what they can to track him down.
Mrs. Jennings returns, with news of Willoughby’s fiancée and his coming marriage.
Edward confronts William.