TalePal Chapter Analysis
Book: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Chapter Overview

15 chapters
62,050 total words 4,137 avg words/chapter 6,996 longest chapter
1 2,247

Chapter

Mr. Sherlock Holmes examines a stick left by a visitor, Dr. Mortimer, and deduces details about his professional back...

Sherlock HolmesDr. James Mortimer
Holmes's residence (implied by the setting of the analysis and conversation)
2 3,853

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Mortimer presents Holmes with an ancient manuscript detailing the legend of the Hound of the Bas...

Dr. James MortimerSherlock Holmes
Holmes's residence where the discussion about the manuscript and recent events occurs.
3 2,898

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sir Charles Baskerville's death, ...

Sherlock HolmesDr. MortimerSir Charles Baskerville
Baker Street, Holmes's residence, and the surrounding area where Holmes is planning the investigation.
4 4,059

Chapter

In this chapter, Sir Henry Baskerville visits Holmes and Watson, bringing a mysterious letter warning him to stay awa...

Sherlock HolmesDr. MortimerSir Henry Baskerville
Holmes' residence in London
5 3,416

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson investigate various mysterious incidents involving Sir Henry Baskerville, includin...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonSir Henry Baskerville
Northumberland Hotel, London
6 3,495

Chapter

In this chapter, Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer prepare to travel to Devonshire, where they arrive at Baskerv...

Sherlock HolmesDr. MortimerSir Henry Baskerville
Baskerville Hall and the surrounding moor in Devonshire
7 4,972

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson visits Merripit House on the moor and meets Stapleton and his sister Beryl. They discuss ...

Dr. WatsonStapletonBeryl Stapleton
Merripit House on the moor
8 2,764

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson recounts his recent observations and suspicions regarding Baskerville Hall and its inhabi...

Dr. WatsonBarrymoreSir Henry Baskerville
Baskerville Hall and its corridors
9 6,658

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson reports on his recent investigations on the moor, including observing Barrymore’s night-t...

Dr. WatsonSir Henry BaskervilleMrs. Barrymore
Baskerville Hall and the surrounding moor
10 3,664

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson reflects on recent events on the moor, noting the atmosphere of impending danger, strange...

Dr. WatsonSherlock HolmesSir Henry Baskerville
Baskerville Hall and the moor
11 4,570

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson recounts his investigation on the moor, focusing on Mrs. Laura Lyons and the mysterious m...

Dr. WatsonMrs. Laura LyonsFrankland
Coombe Tracey, Mrs. Lyons's sitting-room
12 4,838

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson discover Sir Henry Baskerville's body after a confrontation with the hound, reveal...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonStapleton
The moor, near the rocks where Sir Henry's body was found
13 3,445

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson plan their next moves in the investigation, including setting nets to trap Staplet...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonSir Henry Baskerville
Baskerville Hall and the surrounding estate
14 4,175

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade prepare for a night ambush on the moor to catch Stapleton, who is fleei...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonLestrade
Merripit House and the surrounding moor and Grimpen Mire
15 6,996

Chapter

In this retrospective chapter, Holmes and Watson reflect on the complex and cunning scheme of Stapleton that led to S...

Sherlock HolmesDr. Watson
Holmes and Watson's sitting-room in Baker Street