Holmes and Dr. Watson are tasked with protecting the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville , who has just arrived from Canada. While Watson goes to Baskerville Hall to guard Sir Henry, Holmes continues his investigation, eventually revealing a cold-blooded plot involving a real, phosphorus-painted hound used to facilitate a murder for inheritance. Key Themes
The story is set in the rugged, fog-shrouded moors of .
Illustrated editions are highly sought after by collectors for their ability to capture the novel's eerie mood.