The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
A merchant consults Holmes about his wife, who is accused of sucking the blood of their baby. Behind the frightening tale lies a simpler, human explanation.
Age rating: Ages 12 and up. Content notes: A mystery that sounds frightening, with accusations and harm to children; nothing graphic.
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Text source: Hindawi Foundation
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Characters
Sherlock Holmes
The detective
Dr. Watson
Holmes's friend and doctor
Robert Ferguson
The anxious husband and father
Jack Ferguson
Ferguson's lame teenage son
Dolores
The baby's nursemaid