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The Mystery of the Sasassa Valley is a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in September 1879 in the magazine “Chambers's Journal”. It is one of the early works of the Scottish author, then aged 20. Plot The story follows the story of a narrator, Jack, who shares a local legend about the Sasassa Valley, located in the Cape Colony. According to the legend, the valley is haunted by a terrible demon with red eyes. The main characters, Jack and his friend Tom Donahue, decide to explore the valley to verify the truth of this legend. Elements of the story The story is an adventure that combines elements of folklore and mystery. The Sasassa Valley is described as a remote and threatening place, where the characters are afraid to venture at night. The story also mentions the presence of wild beasts, such as a Madison's beast that has strayed into the valley. Importance The Mystery of the Sasassa Valley is considered one of the first major works of Arthur Conan Doyle, later famous for the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This short story already shows the elements that would characterize the author's career, such as an interest in mystery and adventure, as well as an ability to create strange and threatening atmospheres. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ????????To support us, you can: ????????Take advantage of the FREE Audible Offer to get a FREE Audiobook here ➡️ https://c.trackmytarget.com/?a=twcgj6... (affiliate link) Tip on Tipeee ➡️ https://fr.tipeee.com/univers-livres-... Like ???? Comment ???? Share ???? Subscribe ???? to not miss any of our next publications! Happy listening! ------------------------------------------------------------------ #audiobook #freeaudiobook #conandoyle #arthurconandoyle