The Adventure of the Reigate Squire by Arthur Conan Doyle

While recuperating in the countryside, Holmes is pulled into a local mystery involving burglary and a suspicious death. Clues hidden in a torn note and subtle behavior lead him to uncover the involvement of respected neighbors. The plot is compact and clever, with Holmes solving the case despite being weakened from illness. It’s a classic tale of rural intrigue and deductive brilliance. Deception among the upper class is laid bare with precision.