The Adventure of the Red Circle
1911
The Adventure of the Red Circle is a Sherlock Holmes novella by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1911. In this story, Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the mysterious disappearance of a lodger named Aloysius Garcia, leading them to uncover a connection to a dangerous criminal organization. The narrative explores themes of secrecy, identity, and moral ambiguity surrounding justice and vengeance, culminating in a confrontation that reveals the lodger's true identity and past.
