Mrs. Esdaile and her daughter, Rose, are respected in the scientific community. They host a successful scientific gathering with an array of curiosities. Rupert, Rose's brother, disapproves of her involvement with Captain Beesly, but Rose defends him. Rupert playfully tampers with the phonograph, causing it to produce scandalous remarks. Captain...More
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Book Summary
Mrs. Esdaile and her daughter, Rose, are respected in the scientific community. They host a successful scientific gathering with an array of curiosities. Rupert, Rose's brother, disapproves of her involvement with Captain Beesly, but Rose defends him. Rupert playfully tampers with the phonograph, causing it to produce scandalous remarks. Captain Beesly reacts strongly and leaves abruptly. Rose eventually marries Professor Stares, but she wonders about Captain Beesly's sudden departure.
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