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The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb is a thrilling and unusual Sherlock Holmes mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, involving danger, deceit, and mechanical intrigue. The story follows an engineer, Victor Hatherley, who comes to Holmes after a horrifying encounter where he narrowly escapes with his life—and his severed thumb. Hired for a secretive job involving a mysterious hydraulic press, Hatherley quickly realizes he’s caught in something far more sinister. As Holmes and Watson investigate, they uncover a criminal plot hidden in plain sight. With its blend of suspense and danger, this case highlights Holmes’ ability to unravel even the most bizarre circumstances.
By VictoriaThe Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb is a thrilling and unusual Sherlock Holmes mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, involving danger, deceit, and mechanical intrigue. The story follows an engineer, Victor Hatherley, who comes to Holmes after a horrifying encounter where he narrowly escapes with his life—and his severed thumb. Hired for a secretive job involving a mysterious hydraulic press, Hatherley quickly realizes he’s caught in something far more sinister. As Holmes and Watson investigate, they uncover a criminal plot hidden in plain sight. With its blend of suspense and danger, this case highlights Holmes’ ability to unravel even the most bizarre circumstances.