“The Adventure of the Speckled Band” is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective Sherlock Holmes. First published in 1892, the story has since become one of the most iconic and influential works in the mystery genre. The story begins with a young woman named Helen Stoner seeking out Holmes’ help. She is afraid for her life after the mysterious … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle