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The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
3.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes #2) 1890 

• "Eliminate all other factors, and the one which remains must be the truth.”

• "I have coursed many creatures in many countries during my chequered career,"
• lath- a thin nartow strip of wood used esp as a base for plaster; also : a building material in sheets used for the same purpose
guy- 4 to make fun of : ridicule
wherry- a long light rowboat sharp at both ends

flippant- lacking proper respect or seriousness
diffident- lacking confidence, reserved
nonchalant- giving an effect of unconcern or indifference • synonyms collected, composed, cool,  imperturbable, unflappable, unruffled