Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia

In "A Scandal in Bohemia," Sherlock Holmes is hired by the wealthy and mysterious Count von Kramm, who is actually the King of Bohemia in disguise. The King seeks Holmes's help in retrieving a compromising photograph held by his former lover, Irene Adler, which could jeopardize his upcoming marriage to a Scandinavian royal. Holmes devises a clever plan to gain entry into Adler's home under the pretense of a fire, but Adler outsmarts him, escaping with the photograph. Impressed by Adler's intelligence and resourcefulness, Holmes advises the King to abandon his quest, acknowledging her as the woman who outwitted him. This story introduces Holmes's brilliance and his respect for a worthy adversary.
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