In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Dr. Roylott's plan backfires when his deadly snake, intended to kill Helen Stoner, is thwarted by Sherlock Holmes. The snake, a trained Indian swamp adder, turns on Roylott instead when he attempts to summon it back to him. This unexpected turn of events leads to Roylott's own demise, exposing his murderous intentions and allowing justice to prevail. Holmes's quick thinking and observational skills ultimately save Helen and unravel Roylott's sinister scheme.
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band was published in February 1892, and it was written shortly before that.The Adventure of the Speckled Band was created in 1892.
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"His name is Armitage - Percy Armitage - the second son of Mr. Armitage, of Crane Water, near Reading." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
dramatic irony- in the introduction the audience( us ) had already got to know that Dr. Roylotts will die
yes.
The Adventure of the Speckled Band was published in February 1892, and it was written shortly before that.The Adventure of the Speckled Band was created in 1892.
a special guess!
Serious
The Adventure of the Speckled Band is a Sherlock Holmes mystery, in which Sherlock solves the mystery. The Hardy Boys solve mysteries, but not the Speckled Band. Nancy Drew solves mysteries, but not the Speckled Band.
"His name is Armitage - Percy Armitage - the second son of Mr. Armitage, of Crane Water, near Reading." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
It was written in 1892
The snake bites and kills the murderer
If you read the story, you will discover that what they think is a band, is actually a poisonous snake.
"In her right hand was found the charred stump of a match, and in her left a matchbox." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
Stoke Moran in western Surrey, England.