The Adventure of the Illustrious Client by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Illustrious Client

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #52

Arthur Conan Doyle

59 minutes first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Sir James Damery seeks out Sherlock Holmes on behalf of an un-named yet illustrious client.  The case is a delicate one.  Violet de Merville has fallen madly in love with Baron Gruner, a highly intelligent man, believed by both Sir James and Sherl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
dark 42%
tense 42%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.51

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