Sign of Four
Chapter-by-Chapter “What’s Just Happened”, Context Snacks, key quotes, themes & critics
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Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign of Four (1890) is the second full-length Sherlock Holmes novel, and one of the most gripping mysteries in the canon. Featuring treasure, betrayal, and the first appearance of Mary Morstan — later Watson’s wife — it cemented Holmes and Watson as literature’s most enduring detective duo.
This TritonLit Annotated Edition guides readers through the intrigue with clarity and insight:
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Chapter-by-chapter guidance: concise “What’s Just Happened” summaries after every chapter.
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Context Snacks: quick, memorable background notes on Victorian crime, colonialism, and Doyle’s inspirations.
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Character insights: analysis of Holmes, Watson, Mary Morstan, Tonga, Jonathan Small, and others.
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Key quotes with commentary: close readings that unpack Doyle’s style and methods.
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Themes and critics: perspectives on empire, justice, morality, and Victorian society.
Perfect for students, fans of classic crime, and first-time Holmes readers, this edition brings Doyle’s tale of mystery and suspense vividly to life.
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