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11. The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock Holmes

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The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock Holmes
What is the true story that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's best-seller? Why have there been so many portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in media beyond the novels? Is this the greatest Sherlock story ever told?

Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Hound Of The Baskervilles, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.

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