In this full-length novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville is said to have been caused by the gigantic ghostly hound which has haunted his family for generations. However, when Dr. Mortimer involves Sherlock Holmes in the mystery, Holmes characteristically dismisses the theory as nonsense. Claiming to be immersed in another case, he sends Dr. Watson to protect Sir Henry, the Baskerville heir, and to observe the suspects first hand. Mystery abounds in this story, and Megan and I thoroughly enjoyed Conan Doyle's deliberate use of character to keep the reader out of the loop. While it stands on its own as wonderful story, for its time, I can imagine that reading each chapter in The Strand was something for which people held their breath. Megan and I both recommend it highly!
The Vote: Ashley presents...
Up Next: Percy Jackson - The Lightening Thief by Rick Riodan @ Brenda & Kate's, Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00 - 4:00.
Next to Present: Emily
Then:
The Fun:
Yummy snacks. Delicious cupcakes. Discussion questions. Why do people like mysteries? A little history of the author. Our book was created based on legends in Doyle's town. We hear the a local Tally legend on Prince Murat, and the girls are charged with writing their tale.
- The Navigator by Eion McNamee
- The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome. WINNER!
- H.I.V.E. by Mark Walden
Next to Present: Emily
Then:
- Olivia
- Perri
- Emma
- Cassie
- Odessa
- Megan
- Kate
- Emily
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