The New Catacomb
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The New Catacomb is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The book is a mystery-thriller set in London and features a young lawyer named Jack Prendergast as the protagonist. Prendergast is hired by a wealthy and eccentric collector of antiquities, Mr. Cyril Overton, to investigate a strange and disturbing discovery in his newly acquired property - a catacomb beneath his house.As Prendergast delves deeper into the catacomb, he uncovers a series of bizarre and gruesome events that lead him to suspect foul play. He is aided in his investigation by a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman, a retired police officer, and a young medical student.As the mystery unfolds, Prendergast and his team must navigate treacherous underground tunnels, decipher cryptic clues, and confront dangerous foes in order to uncover the truth behind the catacomb and its dark secrets. Along the way, they encounter a host of supernatural phenomena, including ghosts, curses, and ancient rituals, adding an element of horror to the already tense and gripping plot.The New Catacomb is a fast-paced and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of classic mystery and thriller genres. It showcases Doyle's masterful storytelling and his ability to create memorable characters and suspenseful plots.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Green Flag and Other Stories of War and Sport, by Arthur Conan Doyle. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417905182.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781425475550
- ISBN-10: 1425475558
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: December 2005
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.25 x 0.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.29 pounds
- Page Count: 48
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