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First published in The Strand Magazine in January 1892, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” is the ninth Sherlock Holmes tale. The plot unfolds during a festive Christmas dinner when a goose and a disassembled carbuncle surface, leading Holmes to investigate a stolen precious stone. Holmes’s keen deductive skills are showcased as he and Watson trace the true origin of the gem.
The story exemplifies Arthur Conan Doyle’s blend of humor, detailed sleuthing, and holiday charm, cementing its place in the classic Sherlock Holmes canon.
First publish date: 1948
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Arthur Conan Doyle
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