The Adventure of the Empty House

For my first Sherlock Holmes mystery story, I opted for "The Adventure of the Empty House," which appears in the novel The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.

This mystery tale starts off with Dr. Watson investigating a bizarre murder case in London. As Dr. Watson investigates the case, he is surprised when he finds out that Sherlock Holmes is still alive after he thought he was dead all those years after the Reichenbach Falls incident when he killed his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes tells Dr. Watson how he managed to escape and stay away from his followers from Professor Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes then devises a plan with Dr. Watson to catch Colonel Moran, an evil criminal who wants to eliminate him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this short story since it was quite thrilling from the outset. One of the main surprises for me was the discovery that Holmes was actually alive. It was easy to guess how surprised Watson must have been after believing for all this time that his comrade was dead. The plot itself was rather interesting, although what really caught my eye was their reunion and how much respect they had for each other.

Apart from that, I was impressed by the cleverness of Holmes who thought through everything in advance, leaving the criminal behind several steps back. This short story emphasizes the importance of patience and attention when trying to come up with solutions to tricky issues. Overall, the short story "The Adventure of the Empty House" was enjoyable, exciting, and unforgettable.