by Andrew Bruff
First published 2017
Andrew Bruff delivers a comprehensive study guide for Arthur Conan Doyle's second Sherlock Holmes novel. This 2017 guide examines every element students need to master: the author's background and historical context, the detective fiction genre's conventions, Doyle's distinctive writing style, and the novel's narrative construction. Bruff analyzes the key characters, from the brilliant detective Holmes and loyal Watson to the mysterious Miss Morstan and the vengeful Jonathan Small. The guide explores major themes including colonialism, justice, and Victorian society. Bruff provides detailed commentary on language techniques, plot structure, and character development. The book includes a complete sample examination answer to demonstrate effective analytical writing. Students preparing for literature exams will find focused analysis of critical scenes, important quotations, and essay-writing strategies.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, detective, academic
Vibes: focused, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, analytical, expert-guide
Period: 19th-century, Victorian
34 pages · Paperback · Independently published