Sherlock Holmes: The Veiled Lodger

The Veiled Lodger by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a mysterious Sherlock Holmes story involving a woman who hides her face and a disturbing crime from the past.

Holmes is asked to investigate the story of a veiled woman living quietly in a village. Years earlier, a terrible incident involving a travelling wild-animal show left tragic consequences. As Holmes learns more about the case, he uncovers the truth behind the woman's secret and the events that changed her life.

Recommended age: 8–12 years for an adapted young-reader edition

Genre: Classic Fiction, Mystery, Detective Fiction, Suspense, Adventure

Why young readers will enjoy it:

• A mysterious character hiding an important secret
• An intriguing case from the past
• Suspenseful storytelling and investigation
• Holmes's careful reasoning and questioning
• A good choice for readers who enjoy classic mysteries

Read-alikes: The Speckled Band, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Diamond Brothers.

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