The Hound of the Baskervilles Summaries

Study Notes

Chapter 1 - Mr Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson speculate about a walking stick left outside their door, showcasing their deductive skills.
Dr. Mortimer returns to retrieve his walking stick and introduces a mysterious case to Holmes.

Chapter 2 - The Curse of the Baskervilles

Dr. Mortimer recounts the legend of the Baskerville hound and details Sir Charles' death due to a heart attack.
He requests Holmes to investigate the potential threat to the next heir of the Baskerville estate.

Chapter 3 - The Problem

Mortimer elaborates on the circumstances surrounding Sir Charles' death, emphasizing its mysterious nature.

Chapter 4 - Sir Henry Baskerville

Sir Henry Baskerville arrives to claim his inheritance and receives a threatening note urging him to stay away.
One of his new boots goes missing, prompting Holmes to take on the investigation and track a suspicious cab.

Chapter 5 - Three Broken Threads

Sir Henry's old boot goes missing while his new one is returned, adding to the mystery.
Despite Holmes' inability to accompany him, Watson volunteers to assist Sir Henry at Baskerville Hall.

Chapter 6 - Baskerville Hall

Watson and Sir Henry arrive at Baskerville Hall, learning of an escaped murderer in the vicinity.
They meet the Barrymores, the caretakers, and Watson hears a mysterious woman weeping at night.

Chapter 7 - The Stapletons of Merripit House

Introduces the Stapletons; a beautiful woman, claiming to be Mr. Stapleton's sister, warns Watson of danger.
Mr. Stapleton's return leads to a façade of normalcy, raising suspicions.

Chapter 8 - First Report of Dr. Watson

Watson updates Holmes on events at Baskerville Hall, including Sir Henry's budding romance with Beryl Stapleton, opposed by her brother.
He observes Barrymore signaling toward the moor, hinting at secretive activities.

Chapter 9 - Light Upon the Moor

Watson and Sir Henry catch Barrymore signaling to Selden, an escaped convict, but he evades capture.
Sir Henry is frightened by the ominous sounds of the hound, intensifying the mystery.

Chapter 10 - Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson

The Barrymores provide a vital clue: a half-burnt letter found after Sir Charles' death, associated with Laura Lyons.

Chapter 11 - The Man on the Tor

Watson confronts Laura Lyons for information but learns little.
He follows clues from Mr. Frankland, leading him to stone huts where he overhears a familiar voice.

Chapter 12 - Death on the Moor

Watson discovers Sherlock Holmes in the huts; Holmes uncovers that Stapleton is actually married to Beryl.
They hear the hound's sound and find a body in Sir Henry's clothes, later revealed as Selden.

Chapter 13 - Fixing the Nets

Holmes figures out Mr. Stapleton's lineage ties him to the Baskervilles using an old portrait.
Sir Henry misinforms the Stapletons about the detectives' departure, maintaining their undercover mission.

Chapter 14 - The Hound of the Baskervilles

The hound attacks Sir Henry as he leaves the Stapletons; Holmes and Watson intervene, shooting the beast.
Beryl Stapleton is discovered tied up, but Mr. Stapleton has vanished; they search the Grimpen mire for clues.

Chapter 15 - A Retrospection

Holmes reveals the motive behind Stapleton's actions: to eliminate Sir Charles and Sir Henry for Baskerville's fortune.
The hound is disclosed to have had its jaws covered in phosphorescent paint, enabling it to glow in the dark, enhancing the supernatural aspect of the legend.

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Explore the key chapters of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' through this quiz. Each card summarizes critical moments from the story, highlighting the interactions between Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and other pivotal characters. Test your knowledge of this classic detective tale!