Sherlock & Co.

The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part Five

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Oct 21, 2025
Henry Baskerville, the anxious heir to Baskerville Hall, shares his concerns about local dangers and family legacy. He interacts with Jack Stapleton, a knowledgeable naturalist from nearby Merripit House. They delve into eerie legends surrounding the moors, including Jack's haunting account of a terrifying creature he encountered. The group's investigation into Sir Charles' mysterious past uncovers chilling family secrets and unsettling noises in the house, heightening the tension as they confront the darkness lurking both outside and within.
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ANECDOTE

Arrival At Baskerville Hall

  • Henry and John arrive at Baskerville Hall and meet the Barrymores while feeling small and unsettled in the vast house.
  • Social awkwardness and dark atmosphere immediately heighten their sense of isolation and vulnerability.
ANECDOTE

Nighttime Crying Sparks Suspicion

  • Mariana wakes sick and John reports a woman sobbing in the night that none of them claim to have heard.
  • The exchange highlights tensions and mistrust between the guests and the Barrymores early on.
INSIGHT

Mines Link History To Hazard

  • Henry discovers Sir Charles' storage chest with family papers and mining maps tying Baskerville land to old arsenic mines.
  • The landscape's hidden industrial past connects physically and thematically to the moor's dangers.
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