The best way to thoroughly investigate Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes novel The Sign of the Four is by using this brilliant Text Guide - it’s fully up-to-date for all GCSE English exams!

Inside, you’ll find crystal-clear notes on the novel’s context, plot, characters, themes and the writer’s techniques - plus quick warm-up activities, in-depth exercises and realistic exam-style questions at the end of sections, alongside challenging questions for students aiming for Grades 8-9. Not only is this book packed with essay advice and engaging activities, it’ll also gives you access to our online Sudden Fail quizzes - ideal for putting your skills to the test! To round it all off, we’ve rustled up a classic CGP cartoon-strip summary of the text to help remind you of all the important plot points.

What’s more, there’s a free Online Edition with even more activities - ideal if you’re on the move. For even more practice, a lovely matching Workbook (9781789081411) is also available.