The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle is a landmark in detective fiction and gothic suspense. First published serially in 1901–1902, the story sees Sherlock Holmes investigating a supernatural-sounding curse afflicting the Baskerville family. Set against the eerie backdrop of Dartmoor’s mist and moorlands, Holmes and Watson unravel a web of legend and deceit. Doyle masterfully blends crime, atmosphere, and psychological tension, making this one of the most celebrated Holmes novels and a classic of the genre.