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Sherlock Holmes 'The Adventure Of The Speckled Bland'
The Adventure of the Speckled Bland Essay In this episode of Sherlock Holmes, Julia Stoner has died a mysterious death. Helen Stoner, her twin sister, comes to Sherlock asking for his help. Helen explains that all of the things that happened to Julia before she died are now happening to her. Sherlock has to find out what killed Julia, how it killed her, why the murder took place, and whether or not Helen is the next victim. As Sherlock interrogates Helen, he finds many mysterious things about Julia’s death. He is told that she had died of something internal because there were no wounds found on her body, and no poison was revealed in her system. Her last words were “the speckled band”. Helen claims that all of the windows and doors were locked from the inside, and that Julia acted as if she was so shocked by something that she died. …show more content…
He confirms that all of the windows and doors were locked from the inside and that no one could get in. Julia’s room was located next to Dr. Roylott’s, who is Julia and Helen’s stepdad. Dr. Watson finds what could be a leopard’s paw print outside of Julia's room. Inside of the room, Sherlock finds that there is a new bell rope that doesn't ring next to the bed, and that the bed is clamped to the ground. He also finds that there is a vent in the room that is connected to Roylott’s room, but it gives no fresh air. As Sherlock investigates Roylott’s room, he finds a leash for a small animal, a saucer of milk, and a safe in the

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