Originally published in 1914 'The Valley of Fear' is the fourth and final novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. After decoding a cipher warning from Moriarty's organization for "Douglas" in "Birlstone," Holmes arrives to discover that a corpse is already there. Includes article on the history of the novel, the writer and the inspirations for the character. Gift Edition includes a section for a personal inscription.