# The Hound of the Baskervilles — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/dedication.md): Arthur Conan Doyle dedicates the novel to his friend Robinson, acknowledging that the story was inspired by Robinson's account of a West-Country legend and thanking him for his assistance with details.
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles.md): The chapter introduces the legend of the Baskerville family curse, as Dr. Mortimer recounts the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and seeks Sherlock Holmes's advice. Holmes and Watson learn of the mysterious hound that su
- [I: Mr. Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/i-mr-sherlock-holmes.md): Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson examine a walking stick left by a visitor, Dr. James Mortimer. Through deductive reasoning, Holmes corrects Watson's initial conclusions and reveals details about Mortimer's profession and 
- [The Curse of the Baskervilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/ii-the-curse-of-the-baskervilles.md): Dr. Mortimer reads the ancient Baskerville legend about Hugo Baskerville and the spectral hound, then shares the recent newspaper account of Sir Charles's mysterious death, seeking Holmes's advice.
- [III: The Problem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/iii-the-problem.md): Dr. Mortimer consults Sherlock Holmes about the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the impending arrival of the heir, Sir Henry Baskerville. Mortimer reveals evidence of a spectral hound and expresses fear f
- [IV: Sir Henry Baskerville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/iv-sir-henry-baskerville.md): Sir Henry Baskerville arrives in London and consults Sherlock Holmes with Dr. Mortimer. He presents a threatening letter composed of pasted newspaper words warning him to stay away from the moor. Holmes deduces the sourc
- [Three Broken Threads](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/v-three-broken-threads.md): Holmes and Watson visit Sir Henry Baskerville at the Northumberland Hotel, where Sir Henry is agitated by the theft of a new brown boot and then an old black boot. Holmes deduces that the people watching Sir Henry are no
- [Baskerville Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/vi-baskerville-hall.md): Watson accompanies Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer to Devonshire, receiving final instructions from Holmes. Upon arrival at Baskerville Hall, Watson observes the gloomy, ancestral atmosphere and hears a woman sobb
- [VII: The Stapletons of Merripit House](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/vii-the-stapletons-of-merripit-house.md): Watson and Sir Henry's first morning at Baskerville Hall is bright and cheerful, but Watson recalls hearing a woman sobbing during the night. Barrymore denies it, but Watson later sees Mrs. Barrymore with red, swollen ey
- [VIII: First Report of Dr. Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/viii-first-report-of-dr-watson.md): Dr. Watson writes to Sherlock Holmes from Baskerville Hall, describing the eerie atmosphere of the moor, the escaped convict, the Stapletons, Mr. Frankland, and the Barrymores. He notes Sir Henry's growing attraction to 
- [IX: Second Report of Dr. Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/ix-second-report-of-dr-watson.md): Dr. Watson reports to Holmes on the events at Baskerville Hall, including the discovery that Barrymore has been signaling to someone on the moor at night. Watson and Sir Henry confront Barrymore, who reveals that he has 
- [X: Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/x-extract-from-the-diary-of-dr-watson.md): Dr. Watson, writing from his diary, describes the gloomy atmosphere at Baskerville Hall after the night's excitements. He reflects on the mysterious events—the death of Sir Charles, the spectral hound, and the stranger o
- [XI: The Man on the Tor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/xi-the-man-on-the-tor.md): Watson, acting on his discoveries about Mrs. Laura Lyons and the mysterious man on the moor, visits Mrs. Lyons to question her about her correspondence with Sir Charles Baskerville. He then ventures to the stone hut on t
- [Death on the Moor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/xii-death-on-the-moor.md): Watson discovers that Holmes has been secretly living in a hut on the moor, and the two reunite. They hear a terrible scream and find a body, which they initially believe to be Sir Henry Baskerville, but it turns out to 
- [XIII: Fixing the Nets](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/xiii-fixing-the-nets.md): Holmes reveals himself to Sir Henry, who is relieved but puzzled by Holmes's sudden appearance without luggage. After explaining recent events, Holmes devises a plan to deceive Stapleton into thinking he and Watson have 
- [XIV: The Hound of the Baskervilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/xiv-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles.md): Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade ambush Stapleton on the moor. The hound attacks Sir Henry but is shot and killed by Holmes. Stapleton flees into the Grimpen Mire and is presumed dead. Mrs. Stapleton reveals the truth about 
- [XV: A Retrospection](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hound_of_the_baskervilles/chapters/xv-a-retrospection.md): Holmes and Watson, back in Baker Street, discuss the entire Baskerville case. Holmes reveals Stapleton's true identity as a Baskerville, his criminal past, and the methodical execution of his plot to murder Sir Charles a

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