Arthur Conan Doyle's The Mystery of Cloomber is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of John Fothergill West, a law student who becomes entangled in the mysterious life of General J. B. Heatherstone and his family after they move into the eerie Cloomber Hall. The novel explores themes of isolation, suspense, and the looming danger of an unknown threat to the Heatherstone family.
The story begins with the West family moving to Wigtownshire at the request of General Heatherstone. John describes the hauntingly beautiful surroundings of Cloomber Hall and the abandoned atmosphere of the estate. One night, he and his sister witness mysterious lights in an uninhabited tower, signaling strange occurrences within the property.
When the Heatherstone family arrives at Cloomber Hall, their unusual behavior and reclusive lifestyle stir up curiosity and apprehension among the locals. Their secretive nature invites speculation, and the enigmatic aura surrounding the family piques John West's fascination. This marks the beginning of his journey to uncover the truth behind the mysteries of Cloomber Hall and the Heatherstone family.
The suspenseful opening draws readers into a tale filled with intrigue and foreboding, setting the stage for revelations about the ominous secrets lurking within Cloomber Hall.

CHAPTER I. THE HEGIRA OF THE WESTS FROM EDINBURGH
CHAPTER II. OF THE STRANGE MANNER IN WHICH A TENANT CAME TO CLOOMBER
CHAPTER III. OF OUR FURTHER ACQUAINTANCE WITH MAJOR-GENERAL J. B.HEATHERSTONE
CHAPTER IV. OF A YOUNG MAN WITH A GREY HEAD
CHAPTER V. HOW FOUR OF US CAME TO BE UNDER THE SHADOW OF CLOOMBER
CHAPTER VI. HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER
CHAPTER VII. OF CORPORAL RUFUS SMITH AND HIS COMING TO CLOOMBER
CHAPTER VIII. STATEMENT OF ISRAEL STAKES
CHAPTER IX. NARRATIVE OF JOHN EASTERLING, F.R.C.P.EDIN.
CHAPTER X. OF THE LETTER WHICH CAME FROM THE HALL
CHAPTER XI. OF THE CASTING AWAY OF THE BARQUE “BELINDA”
CHAPTER XII. OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST
CHAPTER XIII. IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW
CHAPTER XIV. OF THE VISITOR WHO RAN DOWN THE ROAD IN THE NIGHT-TIME
CHAPTER XV. THE DAY-BOOK OF JOHN BERTHIER HEATHERSTONE
CHAPTER XVI. AT THE HOLE OF CREE