The Sign of the Four

Bibliographic Details

Book Title: The Sign of the Four

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

ISBN-13: 9789365610703

Pages: 127

Edition: First Edition (2026)

Binding: Paperback

Genre: Literature & Fiction > Classics > Detective Fiction > Mystery Novel > Sherlock Holmes

Recommended Age Group: 12+ years; suitable for young adult, senior school, undergraduate, and general mystery readers

Reading Difficulty: Moderate

Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 3–4 hours

Price: $12.99/- £11.99/- ₹225/-

Description

The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that combines deduction, suspense, adventure, and atmospheric storytelling in one of the most memorable early novels of detective fiction. Featuring the iconic partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, the novel begins with a puzzling case brought by Mary Morstan, whose mysterious annual gifts and a strange summons lead Holmes into a trail of secrecy, hidden treasure, betrayal, and revenge.

The story showcases Doyle’s gift for tightly woven mystery, vivid characterisation, and fast-moving narrative. Holmes’s brilliant reasoning is balanced by Watson’s humane narration, making the investigation both intellectually engaging and emotionally grounded. The novel also deepens the personal world of the Holmes canon, introducing important developments in Watson’s life while expanding the range of Holmes’s methods and observations.

Set against the backdrop of Victorian London and shaped by themes of justice, greed, loyalty, empire, and moral consequence, The Sign of the Four remains an essential work for readers interested in classic detective fiction. Its compact length, gripping plot, and enduring characters make it especially suitable for students, classroom reading, literary discussion, and personal enjoyment. For readers discovering Sherlock Holmes for the first time, this edition offers an accessible entry into Doyle’s celebrated mystery world. For established fans, it remains a rewarding and important chapter in the development of one of literature’s greatest detectives.

Key Features

• Classic Sherlock Holmes mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle.
• Features the famous detective duo Holmes and Dr. Watson.
• Centres on treasure, secrecy, betrayal, and deduction.
• Introduces the memorable case of Mary Morstan.
• Ideal for students of mystery and classic fiction.
• Strong choice for school, college, and library reading.
• Explores justice, greed, loyalty, and moral consequence.
• Compact 127-page edition for quick, focused reading.
• Suitable for young adult and general mystery readers.
• First Edition 2026 from AUMRAM Publications.

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Year: 2026