Varastettu sotilassalaisuus: Bruce-Partington piirustukset by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"Varastettu sotilassalaisuus: Bruce-Partington piirustukset" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a crime fiction novella written during the late 19th century. This story follows the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of Arthur Cadogan West, a clerk at the Woolwich Arsenal, who is found dead near an underground railway. The plot thickens with the revelation that crucial government documents, specifically the Bruce-Partington submarine designs,
have gone missing, leading to broader implications for national security. The narrative unfolds as Holmes is summoned to unravel the circumstances surrounding Cadogan West's death and the theft of the top-secret documents. Throughout the investigation, Holmes discovers that West had planned to sell the designs to a foreign agent, which ultimately led to his demise. With the help of his brother Mycroft and Inspector Lestrade, Holmes delves into a web of deceit involving the upper echelons of the government and foreign espionage. The story climaxes with a dramatic confrontation, revealing the truth behind the conspiracy and the identity of those responsible, showcasing Holmes's unparalleled deductive abilities in a race against time to save vital national secrets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
