Sir Charles's death explained from "summary" of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles by Jan Fields,Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Charles Baskerville's sudden death is a mystery that Sherlock Holmes works tirelessly to unravel. At the heart of the mystery lies a giant hound and a centuries-old family curse. Holmes must use his skills to help the Baskerville family and uncover the truth behind their ancestor's death.- Sir Charles was found dead in a moor near the Baskerville estate. He had a look of terror on his face, but his cause of death was unknown. The police investigation revealed no clues and a sense of mystery surrounded his untimely passing.
- It turned out that gruesome hound did indeed take Sir Charles' life. Its menacing howls had scared the old man into running away only to eventually collapse and die.
- There were rumours that something supernatural had taken the life of poor Sir Charles. People whispered that a dog from Hell had claimed its first victim.
- Even after hearing the gruesome details of Sir Charles' demise, the people around him still felt a great amount of admiration and respect for the life he had led. They continued to think fondly of him and commemorate his memory.
- In order to put an end to all rumours, Holmes took it upon himself to tell the truth about the events leading up to Sir Charles' death. He made sure the facts were accurately presented and publicised so that there would be no confusion or mysteries remaining.
