In this book, Pierre Bayard offers an original perspective on Arthur Conan Doyle's classic work, “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” The author conducts his own investigation, questioning Sherlock Holmes's conclusions and proposing an alternative version of events. Bayard analyzes the text from the standpoint of a literary critic and psychoanalyst, revealing new details and character motivations. The book is a fascinating intellectual experiment where the author engages the reader, forcing them to look at the famous work in a new light. This is not just literary analysis, but a genuine detective investigation that demonstrates how classic texts can be open to multiple interpretations.