In the Hound of the Baskervilles the famous detective Sherlock Holmes is approached to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson jump headlong into the adventure to find out the truth behind the legend of a demonic hound that has been known to kill the men of the Baskerville family residing in the Baskerville Hall and save the life of the only legitimate heir to the fortune - Sir Henry Baskerville. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May -7 July 1930) had written quite a few novels in his lifetime but he is most famous for writing mystery novels featuring the widely popular detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal assistant and friend Dr. Watson.