The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes #11

Arthur Conan Doyle

20 pages first pub 1892 (editions)

fiction classics mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A banker named Alexander Holder lends £50,000 to an unnamed client. As security for the loan, Holder temporarily takes possession of a coronet studded with thirty-nine beryls. The client warns Holder to make sure that no harm comes to the coronet....

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Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 40%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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3.62

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