The Sign of the Four

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The Sign of the Four

by Arthur Conan Doyle

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Chapter I The Science of Deduction

17:11
2

Chapter II The Statement of the Case

10:41
3

Chapter III In Quest of a Solution

10:05
4

Chapter IV The Story of the Bald-Headed Man

21:32
5

Chapter V The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge

14:38
6

Chapter VI Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration

17:34
7

Chapter VII The Episode of the Barrel

23:56
8

Chapter VIII The Baker Street Irregulars

19:06
9

Chapter IX A Break in the Chain

19:54
10

Chapter X The End of the Islander

18:38

Description

At the heart of the story is the legendary consulting detective, whose brilliant mind is kept sharp by a ritual of cocaine and relentless mental challenges. His loyal companion, a doctor turned chronicler, watches with a mixture of admiration and concern as Holmes navigates his own peculiar habits. Their banter reveals a partnership built on razor‑sharp observation, logical precision, and a shared disdain for ordinary police work.

When a mysterious client arrives bearing a strange, jeweled talisman and a tale of a hidden treasure guarded by a secret society, Holmes is drawn into a labyrinth of cryptic clues and dangerous alliances. The investigation leads the duo from fog‑laden London streets to exotic colonial outposts, testing the limits of deduction and courage. Listeners will be swept into a world of intrigue where every detail matters and the line between loyalty and betrayal is razor‑thin.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (230K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2000-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

1859–1930

Best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, this Scottish writer and physician helped shape modern detective fiction. His work ranged far beyond Baker Street, reaching into historical adventure, science fiction, and essays on some of the biggest debates of his time.

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