The Adventure of the Priory School by Arthur Conan Doyle

A prestigious boarding school’s headmaster calls Holmes after the sudden disappearance of a nobleman’s son and the apparent murder of a teacher. Holmes investigates the isolated school and countryside, uncovering family secrets and greed at the heart of the mystery. The plot combines rural atmosphere with social tension and dramatic reveals. Holmes’s sharp deductions expose a calculated plan for inheritance. It’s a compelling case of privilege, power, and hidden motives.