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The Problem of Thor Bridge is a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, first published in 1922 in The Strand Magazine (UK) and Hearst's International (US).Neil Gibson, the Gold King and former Senator from "some Western state", approaches Holmes to investigate the murder of his wife Maria in order to clear his children's governess, Grace Dunbar, of the crime. It soon emerges that Mr. Gibson's marriage had been unhappy and he treated his wife very badly. He had fallen in love with her when he met her in Brazil, but soon realised they had nothing in common. He became attracted to Miss Dunbar; since he could not marry her, he had attempted to please her in other ways, such as trying to help people less fortunate than himself.Maria Gibson was found lying in a pool of blood on Thor Bridge with a bullet through the head and note from the governess, agreeing to a meeting at that location, in her hand. A recently discharged revolver with one shot fired is found in Miss Dunbar's wardrobe. Holmes agrees to look at the situation in spite of the damning evidence....Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific British writer, best known for his creation of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle pursued a career in medicine which later influenced his literary work, providing keen observation and deductive reasoning as hallmarks of his writing style. 'The Problem of Thor Bridge,' a short story first published in 'The Strand Magazine' in 1922, showcases Doyle's talent for crafting intricate mysteries and is part of the larger collection of cases featuring Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson. Doyle's Holmes stories revolutionized the crime fiction genre and established him as a master storyteller. His narrative style combined with the application of logical problem-solving has inspired numerous adaptations in various media. Although best known for his detective fiction, Doyle's oeuvre includes historical novels, science fiction, plays, poetry, and non-fiction, reflecting a broad spectrum of interests from spirituality to medicine. He was knighted in 1902 for his services to literature and his work during the Boer War. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passed away on July 7, 1930, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly influenced literature and popular culture.
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