The Adventure of the Second Stain by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Second Stain

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #38

Arthur Conan Doyle

23 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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A senior British politician receives a strongly worded letter from a European king, criticizing British foreign policy. If the contents of the letter were made public, the reaction of the British people would make war inevitable. When the letter i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 35%
lighthearted 28%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.64

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