German Stories - Learn German with Stories | Deutsch lernen mit Geschichten 102: Sherlock Holmes: Das getupfte Band von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Nov 5, 2025
Dive into a chilling Sherlock Holmes mystery involving a frightened visitor and her sinister stepfather. Discover Holmes's uncanny deduction skills and the eerie tale surrounding the mysterious 'speckled band.' Witness the intense confrontation between Holmes and Dr. Roylott, and unravel the suspense as they prepare for a night watch. The shocking reveal of a venomous snake as the culprit adds a thrilling twist. Join the journey filled with danger, deduction, and dark family secrets!
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The Sister's Final Words
- Helen Stoner recounts rushing to her sister's room after a terrifying cry and finding her convulsing on the floor.
- The dying sister gasped the words "Band, getupftes Band" before lapsing into unconsciousness and later dying.
Small Modifications Reveal Method
- Sherlock Holmes spots a fake bell pull and a small air hole connecting the bedrooms, which shift the investigation from external intrusion to an internal mechanism.
- Those two details reveal that the danger must have come through the ceiling or wall, not through doorways or windows.
Nailed Bed Suggests Concealed Access
- Holmes notes the bed is nailed to the floor and the 'bell' has no wire, suggesting the rope was a conduit rather than a signaling device.
- This implies someone could lower an object through the opening onto the bed without entering the room.
