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A Sherlock Holmes short story by Arthur Conan Doyle about a mysterious letter and a Ku Klux Klan plot. Learn about the plot, the publication history, and the adaptations of this classic detective fiction.
A young man seeks Holmes' help to solve a mysterious chain of events that has affected his family for generations. He tells of a series of strange incidents involving five orange pips, a cipher message, and a threatening letter.
John Openshaw visits Holmes to ask for help about a certain mysterious and threatening kind of letter both his uncle and father had received just before their deaths. His uncle, Elias, had emigrated to America in his youth and became a planter in Florida.
A short story featuring Sherlock Holmes and his client John Openshaw, who receives five orange pips as a sign of danger. The story involves a mysterious death, a family secret, and a conspiracy of the Ku Klux Klan.
“The Five Orange Pips” Chapter Summaries & Analyses “The Five Orange Pips” Summary During a particularly bad storm in September 1887, a young man, John Openshaw, comes seeking help from Holmes as there seems to be a curse on his family.
Hounds Summary of The Five Orange Pips; Story Summary from McMurdo's Camp; Inside Edition: The Secret History of the Klu Klux Klan; The Symbolism and Spiritual Significance of the Number Five; To Seed or Not to Seed; Film Adaptations. The Five Orange Pips (Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century, 1999-2000)
Nov 29, 2002 · A collection of stories featuring the famous detective and his companion Dr. Watson. The fifth story, The Five Orange Pips, involves a mysterious case of blackmail and a secret society.
