--- product_id: 53496435 title: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Classic) (Volume 8) Paperback – Large Print, February 2, 2016" brand: "sir arthur conan doyle" price: "VT641" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53496435-the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-speckled store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Classic) (Volume 8) Paperback – Large Print, February 2, 2016 **Brand:** sir arthur conan doyle **Price:** VT641 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Classic) (Volume 8) Paperback – Large Print, February 2, 2016 by sir arthur conan doyle - **How much does it cost?** VT641 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53496435-the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-speckled) ## Best For - sir arthur conan doyle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sir arthur conan doyle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Classic) (Volume 8) Paperback – Large Print, February 2, 2016 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41u6jUcbbVL.jpg) ![The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (Classic) (Volume 8) Paperback – Large Print, February 2, 2016 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41RgQzEXu2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It was the band! The speckled band!" *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2005* These were the strange last words spoken by Helen Stoner's twin sister Julia as she lay, collapsed and dying, just two weeks before her wedding. Helen has approached Sherlock Holmes because her stepfather, Grimesby Roylott, owner of a decrepit old manse, has moved her into her sister's room just a month before her own wedding, saying her own room needs "repairs." Now some of the strange, night-time events which mystified her sister just before her death are occurring again. Strange, low whistles occurring around 3:00 a.m., Roylott's baboon and cheetah prowling freely in the dark, a band of gypsies camping on the property, and mysterious clangings have left Helen terrified.The appearance of Roylott at Holmes's Baker Street residence, where he threatens Holmes physically and bends a fire poker in half to show his strength, make Holmes even more determined to help Helen to protect herself from this maniac. After Watson and Holmes gain admittance to Helen's quarters one night, they make additional observations--a bell pull which is not attached to any wiring, a new ventilator, a sound like a steam valve, and a bed that is anchored to the floor. How could all these weird observations be related "the speckled band"?As always, the melodrama of events is set into sharp relief by Holmes's rational deductions. Doyle's well known ability to build suspense by capitalizing on the fears of his characters (and his readers), his use of vivid dialogue, his imaginative descriptions, and the quick pace of the action make this story compelling reading. The real mystery is not who killed Julia Stoner (and threatens Helen), but how the murder took place, and in this respect "Speckled Band" is one of Doyle's most elaborately constructed and most fascinating stories. Reputed to have been Doyle's own favorite story, it is the only mystery which Doyle himself adapted successfully for the stage. Mary Whipple ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good mystery *by N***. on Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2000* I read the Adventure of the Speckled Band in 8th grade in English class, and I was plesently surprised to see how good it is. The stories I usually read in class are boring but this was very intresting. Holems is once again faced with a confusing mystery. This time a young woman's sister has just been murdered, and Holmes and Watson must find the killer before he kills again. This was the first Sherlock Holmes mystery I've ever read but it most definatly won't be my last! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53496435-the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-speckled](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/53496435-the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-the-adventure-of-the-speckled) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*