The Arthur Conan Doyle Library

In which a frightful scene at the railway lines leads to the capture of desperate men, heralded by the brave and intrepid actions of steadfast policemen who embody the true spirit of duty on a dark No...

12 Okt 13min

In which the uneasy atmosphere at the greying Priory is pierced by furtive conversations and simmering jealousies, whilst the winter wind howls around the ancient trees. Amidst this brooding stillness...

11 Okt 10min

In which the steadfast Girdlestone pair, resolute despite a tempestuous night, set a cruel trap for the unsuspecting lady of the Priory, laying their dark designs beneath the withered oak where shadow...

11 Okt 16min

In which Ezra Girdlestone arrives at the secluded Priory accompanied by a rugged stranger, drawing the wary attention of Kate as they prepare for a grave and cunning enterprise. The elder Girdlestone ...

11 Okt 15min

In which a young lady, driven by desperation, signals for help from a passing pony-carriage and finds a compassionate stranger willing to intervene on her behalf. A candid account of confinement and p...

10 Okt 8min

In which Kate, having confided her troubles to a trustworthy ally, finds her spirits lifted despite the uneasy atmosphere at the Priory and the impending arrival of a certain unwelcome visitor. Meanwh...

10 Okt 18min

In which the formidable Mr. Girdlestone orchestrates a grim plan regarding his ward’s fate, while Mrs. Scully’s letter to the major sets in motion a determined rescue effort, underscored by a sense of...

10 Okt 17min

In which the tormented Kate, haunted by dreadful visions and despairing of her guardian's intentions, finds herself weak and isolated within the grim confines of Girdlestone’s house. Despite her earne...

9 Okt 14min