The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a short story written in 1910. While vacationing in Cornwall, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a baffling case when three siblings are found in their home—two driven mad and one dead. When a fourth family member dies similarly, Holmes discovers a deadly poison that attacks the mind. The investigation reveals a tale of forbidden love, revenge, and a lethal substance from Africa called Devil's-foot root, forcing Holmes to weigh justice against morality.
- Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character)
- Private investigators
- Detective and mystery stories
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2349. The Adventure of the Devil's Foot on Wikipedia.
