Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes

Cover of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes by John H. Watson
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 1980
Language: en
Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780140056655
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Weight: 0.5 Pounds
Dewey Decimal: 813/.54
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes by John H. Watson, published by Penguin Books in 1980, presents a unique intersection of classic characters from the detective genre. This edition, comprising 252 pages, explores the connection between the notorious Edward Hyde and the esteemed Dr. Henry Jekyll, as narrated by Dr. Watson. The story unfolds when Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the investigation of the brutal murder of Sir Danvers Carew, a case that challenges his skills and reveals dark truths about human nature.

Readers will find a detailed account of the investigation, highlighting Holmes’s methods and the complexities of his relationship with Jekyll and Hyde. The narrative delves into themes of mystery and detective work, providing insights into the motivations behind the characters’ actions. This edition offers a fresh perspective on a well-known tale, combining elements of fiction with the intrigue of a true crime narrative, as Watson reveals the hidden aspects of Holmes’s involvement in the case.


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Accompanied by Dr. Watson, master sleuth Sherlock Holmes has already encountered the evil young hedonist Edward Hyde, and knew he was strangely connected with Henry Jekyll, the wealthy, respectable London doctor. It was not until the Queen herself requested it, however, that Holmes was officially on the case of the savage murder of Sir Danvers Carew — the blackest mystery of his career! Although Robert Louis Stevenson published his tale of Jekyll and Hyde as fiction, the hideous facts were true, insofar as Stevenson knew them. Here, then, is the entire firsthand account of that devilish crime as recorded by Dr. Watson, with an explanation of why Holmes’s personal involvement had to be kept secret — until now….

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Language: en. Pages: 252.

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