The Hound of the Baskervilles book summary
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle remains one of the most celebrated mystery novels in the history of detective fiction. Released in 1902, the story combines suspense, investigation, and a haunting atmosphere through the legendary case of Sherlock Holmes. Taking place across the foggy landscapes of Dartmoor, the novel creates a world where ancient secrets, family mysteries, and unexpected dangers come together.
A mysterious request brings Dr. James Mortimer to Sherlock Holmes with a troubling account of the Baskerville family. For generations, a terrifying hound has been connected to a dark family legend, creating fear among those who know the story. After Sir Charles Baskerville dies under unusual circumstances, Sir Henry Baskerville returns to claim his inheritance and soon finds himself surrounded by suspicious events.
Driven by curiosity and a desire to discover the truth, Holmes studies the evidence behind the strange occurrences. Dr. John Watson plays an important role by traveling to the Baskerville estate and observing the people, locations, and clues connected to the investigation. The remote mansion, the dangerous moorland, and the mysterious figures around the case build a sense of tension throughout the story.
At its core, the novel explores the struggle between logic and superstition. Arthur Conan Doyle presents Sherlock Holmes as a character who relies on intelligence, science, and observation rather than fear or rumors. The famous legend of the hound creates an atmosphere of mystery, while Holmes’s methods reveal how reasoning can uncover hidden realities.
Themes of family legacy, fear, trust, and the power of the past appear throughout the novel. The combination of a clever detective, an unforgettable setting, and a carefully planned mystery makes this work an important example of classic detective fiction.
Readers who enjoy crime stories, suspenseful investigations, and classic literature will appreciate the lasting appeal of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle. The novel continues to be admired because of its engaging mystery, memorable characters, and the brilliant detective work of Sherlock Holmes.
The Hound of the Baskervilles at a glance
- Level
- C1
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 225
- Words
- about 59,334
- Unique words
- 5,802
- Estimated reading time
- 4–6.5 hours
- Formats
- EPUB and PDF
Reading time is an estimate at 150–250 words per minute.
Why this book is useful for C1 English learners
The Hound of the Baskervilles is useful for C1 English learners because it gives you complex sentences, subtle tone, abstract vocabulary, and longer passages that reward slow, careful reading. As a mystery text, it lets you meet vocabulary inside a real reading flow instead of memorizing isolated words.
Vocabulary difficulty
C1 vocabulary often includes literary wording, precise verbs, abstract nouns, and expressions that change meaning by tone. Across about 225 pages, Okuzeka helps you slow down only on the words or phrases that block understanding, so the difficulty becomes easier to manage without turning every paragraph into a translation exercise. This makes it a practical C1 vocabulary reading choice.
Recommended reading level
Best for advanced readers who want to grow range, precision, and comfort with authentic English prose. If you are looking for C1 English books, this page gives you the book format, page count, category, and reading tools before you add it to your library.
Most common words in The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles contains about 59,334 words, 5,802 of them unique. These content words appear most often in the text:
- sir×350
- man×200
- holmes×184
- moor×152
- henry×146
- know×118
- see×113
- watson×113
- baskerville×111
- think×90
- mortimer×87
- stapleton×85
How to read The Hound of the Baskervilles with Okuzeka
Add The Hound of the Baskervilles to your Okuzeka library, open it in the reader, and tap difficult words while you read. Okuzeka shows meanings in the sentence you are reading, lets you save useful vocabulary as flashcards, and keeps the book available across web, iOS, and Android.
- Add the book to your library.
- Read normally and tap only the words that stop you.
- Save useful words as flashcards for later review.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles FAQ
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles good for C1 English reading practice?
The Hound of the Baskervilles can be used for C1 English reading because you can read the book in Okuzeka, check difficult words in context, and save vocabulary while staying inside the text.
Can I read The Hound of the Baskervilles as an EPUB in Okuzeka?
Yes. The Hound of the Baskervilles is available as an EPUB book in Okuzeka.
Which words appear most often in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The most frequent content words in the text of The Hound of the Baskervilles are: sir, man, holmes, moor, henry, know, see, watson, baskerville, think. The book contains about 59,334 words in total, 5,802 of them unique. While reading in Okuzeka you can tap any of these words to see the meaning they have in that sentence.
How long does it take to read The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles has about 59,334 words. At a reading speed of 150 to 250 words per minute, that is roughly 4–6.5 hours of reading. This is an estimate: your own pace, and stopping to look up words, will change it.
Which formats is The Hound of the Baskervilles available in?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is available as EPUB and PDF. Both files can be downloaded from this page without an account. Reading it in the Okuzeka web reader, with tap-to-translate and flashcards, needs a free account.
How should I read The Hound of the Baskervilles with Okuzeka?
Read normally first, tap only the words or phrases that stop you, and save the useful ones as flashcards. This keeps EPUB and PDF reading close to real book reading instead of constant dictionary switching.
