The Hound of the Baskervilles – Conan Doyle, Puffin Classics 2027-28

The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most famous of all the Sherlock Holmes novels. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery sends the great detective, and his friend Dr Watson, to a lonely house on a misty moor where a family curse says a gigantic hound hunts the heirs of Baskerville Hall. This Puffin Classics edition has 15 chapters and suits readers from Class 8 to O Level and beyond in the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts about this copy

• Title on the cover: The Hound of the Baskervilles
• Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• Edition: Puffin Classics (the "Puffin Classics" mark and the puffin logo are at the foot of the cover)
• Cover picture: a green, moonlit moor, a big old house, a horse-drawn carriage on a road and a dark hound with red eyes
• Chapters: 15, from page 1 to page 228
• First appeared: in magazine form in 1901–1902, then as a book in 1902
• Series: one of the long stories about Sherlock Holmes
• Session: a classic detective novel for 2027-28

What is the story?

Dr Mortimer, a country doctor from Devon, visits the Baker Street rooms of Sherlock Holmes. He brings an old manuscript that tells of a curse on the Baskerville family, and the news that Sir Charles Baskerville has recently died on the moor in strange circumstances. Beside the body, the doctor says, he saw the footprints of an enormous hound. The heir, young Sir Henry Baskerville, has just arrived from Canada, and Mortimer fears for his life.

Holmes sends Dr Watson to the moor as Sir Henry's protector and asks him to send back reports of everything he sees. Watson finds a gloomy hall, odd servants, a neighbour who studies butterflies, an escaped convict hiding on the moor and eerie howls in the night. Every character seems to have a secret. The story then moves between Watson's reports and a surprise return of Holmes at the point when the reader least expects it.

It is a story about reasoning: every clue is placed in plain sight, and the fun is in seeing how Holmes puts them together. It is also a story about atmosphere. The moor, the fog and the fear of the unknown are as important as the plot.

Contents of The Hound of the Baskervilles (with page numbers)

The book in five parts

1. London (chapters 1 to 5, pages 1 to 70). In Baker Street, Holmes shows his famous skill in observation and listens to the tale of the curse. Chapter 5, "Three Broken Threads", is the last piece of the London puzzle.
2. Baskerville Hall (chapters 6 and 7, pages 71 to 104). The journey to the moor and the first meeting with the neighbours, the Stapletons of Merripit House.
3. Watson's reports (chapters 8 to 10, pages 105 to 159). Much of the book is told through Watson's letters and diary, so the reader sees events through the eyes of someone who is brave but not as clever as Holmes.
4. The man on the tor and death on the moor (chapters 11 and 12, pages 160 to 197). The tension rises and a figure on a hilltop changes the direction of the story.
5. The trap and the solution (chapters 13 to 15, pages 198 to 228). "Fixing the Nets" sets up the plan, the hound appears, and the last chapter, "A Retrospection", lets Holmes explain how he knew.

Who should read it?

• Students in Classes 8 to 10 and O Level. The Victorian style needs a patient reader, but the plot is gripping.
• Mystery fans who enjoy puzzles and want to try the original of the detective story. Many later detective novels borrow its structure.
• Teachers looking for a text on narrative voice (Watson's reports), setting and suspense.
• Adult readers who may know Sherlock Holmes only from TV and film.

Why read it?

It is a model of how a mystery is built: clues, false trails, and a solution that fits all the facts. It is also excellent for building vocabulary in a pleasant way, as the Victorian words are often easy to guess from the context. And it shows that a scary atmosphere can be created with words alone, which is a lesson for any student who writes stories.

For a reader in Pakistan, there is an extra reason: the book is part of a very wide English-language reading culture, and being familiar with it helps with references in exams, newspapers and conversation.

When and how to use it

Read it with a notebook. At the end of each chapter, write one clue and one question. After chapter 9, stop and write who you think the culprit is. After the book, compare your guess to Holmes's explanation in the last chapter, and see how many clues you spotted.

A good class activity is to read Watson's first report aloud with different students taking the parts of Holmes, Watson and Sir Henry.

Is it a good choice for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a well-known novel and a sound choice for the 2027-28 reading list from Class 8 to O Level. If your school has named a specific edition, send us your list on WhatsApp.

Other books to read next

• Animal Farm: another short classic that rewards careful reading.
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: a younger mystery with a school setting.
• The Messenger Bird: a modern mystery built around codes and clues.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hound of the Baskervilles right for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a classic detective novel for older students in 2027-28. Check your school's list for any specific edition.

Do I have to read other Sherlock Holmes stories first?

No. It is a complete novel and can be read on its own.

How many chapters does it have?

Fifteen, from "Mr Sherlock Holmes" on page 1 to "A Retrospection" on page 228.

Is it difficult to read?

The language is Victorian, so some words are old-fashioned, but the sentences are clear and the plot moves quickly.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. WhatsApp 0317 4846676.

Inside the book — contents and sample pages