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The document discusses the genre of detective fiction, including its key features such as a central mystery, clues, and logical deduction. It provides an overview of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' as an example of detective fiction, summarizing its plot about Sherlock Holmes investigating mysterious deaths in the Baskerville family.

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Detective Novel 1

The document discusses the genre of detective fiction, including its key features such as a central mystery, clues, and logical deduction. It provides an overview of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' as an example of detective fiction, summarizing its plot about Sherlock Holmes investigating mysterious deaths in the Baskerville family.

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Detective fiction is a genre of literature that revolves around solving a mystery, usually a

crime, through the investigation of clues and the deduction of the perpetrator's identity.

**Features of Detective Fiction:**


1. **Central Mystery:** A central mystery or crime that drives the plot.
2. **Detective Protagonist:** A detective, amateur sleuth, or investigator who solves the
mystery.
3. **Clues and Red Herrings:** Clues are presented throughout the story to allow readers to
solve the mystery alongside the detective. Red herrings are false clues intended to mislead.
4. **Logical Deduction:** The solution to the mystery is typically reached through logical
deduction rather than coincidence or supernatural elements.
5. **Setting:** Detective fiction often takes place in urban environments, but can also occur
in rural or historical settings.
6. **Narrative Structure:** The story is structured around the investigation, with the mystery
unfolding gradually and suspensefully.

**Example of Detective Fiction:**


"The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic example of detective
fiction. Set in the moors of Devonshire, England, the novel features the legendary detective
Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson as they investigate the
mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. The novel is filled with atmospheric settings,
compelling characters, and intricate plot twists that keep readers guessing until the very end.

**Summary of "The Hound of the Baskervilles":**


In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," Dr. John Watson is approached by a concerned friend,
Dr. Mortimer, who fears for the safety of Sir Henry Baskerville, the last surviving heir of the
Baskerville family. Sir Charles Baskerville, Sir Henry's uncle, has recently died under
mysterious circumstances, supposedly due to a curse placed on the family by a demonic
hound.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are tasked with investigating the case. As they delve
deeper into the mystery, they encounter various suspects, including the sinister Stapleton
family and their neighbors on the moor. Clues and red herrings abound as they uncover a
web of deception and intrigue.

In the end, Holmes deduces that the supernatural elements are merely a ruse to cover up a
case of murder and greed. The true culprit is revealed, justice is served, and Sir Henry
Baskerville is saved from the same fate as his ancestors. "The Hound of the Baskervilles"
showcases Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling and Holmes' unparalleled powers of
deduction, making it a timeless classic in the genre of detective fiction.

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