Basic Information

Abbreviation: SILV (J. F. Christ, 1947)
Word length: 9,650 (C. E. Lauterbach, 1960)
First published: Strand Magazine, December 1892

Discussion Questions

• What role does train travel play in the story?
• How does Watson’s level of involvement in this case compare to other cases?
• How valuable is Scotland Yard (Inspector Gregory) in this case?
• Are there any notable female characters?