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 visitor's walking stick to deduce details about him, leading to the arrival of Dr. Jam...

Sherlock HolmesDr. James Mortimer
Holmes's residence, sitting room with hearth-rug and window
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 HolmesWatson
Holmes's residence, likely Baker Street or similar setting where Holmes and Mortimer meet
3 2,898

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, examining footprints ...

Sherlock HolmesDr. James MortimerSir Charles Baskerville
Baker Street, Holmes's residence
4 4,059

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson meet Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer, discuss mysterious messages and incid...

Sherlock HolmesDr. James MortimerSir Henry Baskerville
Holmes's residence and the streets of London, including Oxford Street and Regent Street
5 3,416

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson investigate a series of strange incidents involving Sir Henry Baskerville, includi...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonSir Henry Baskerville
Baker Street, London
6 3,495

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson travel to Devonshire with Sir Henry Baskerville, gather information about the surr...

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

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson explores the moor and visits Merripit House, where he meets Stapleton and his sister. Mis...

Dr. WatsonStapletonBeryl Stapleton
Baskerville Hall and the surrounding moor
8 2,764

Chapter

Dr. Watson documents his observations and suspicions at Baskerville Hall, including the behavior of Barrymore and the...

Dr. John WatsonSherlock HolmesSir Henry Baskerville
Baskerville Hall, the corridor and rooms within
9 6,658

Chapter

Dr. Watson reports on recent investigations on the moor, revealing Barrymore's night-time activities, a secret signal...

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

Chapter

Dr. Watson reflects on recent events on the moor, noting the presence of a mysterious stranger, strange noises, and t...

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

Chapter

In this chapter, Dr. Watson investigates the moor and the stone huts, discovering signs of a man living there and obs...

Dr. WatsonMrs. Laura LyonsSir Charles Baskerville
Stone hut on the moor
12 4,838

Chapter

Holmes and Watson discover Sir Henry Baskerville's body after a confrontation with the hound, revealing Stapleton as ...

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

Chapter

Holmes and Watson prepare to set a trap for Stapleton, using their knowledge of his portrait and family history. Holm...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonSir Henry Baskerville
Coombe Tracey station and Holmes's residence
14 4,175

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson execute a night-time ambush on Merripit House to catch Stapleton, who is attemptin...

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

Chapter

In this chapter, Holmes and Watson reflect on the Baskerville case, discussing Stapleton's motives, methods, and the ...

Sherlock HolmesDr. WatsonStapleton
Baker Street sitting-room