Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British author and physician best known as the creator of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he developed an interest in storytelling. His first Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet (1887), introduced readers to the brilliant detective and his companion, Dr. Watson, sparking a literary phenomenon.

In addition to the Holmes series, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and adventure stories, such as The Lost World. A staunch believer in spiritualism later in life, he authored several works on the subject. Doyle was knighted in 1902 for his contributions to literature and public causes, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most celebrated writers of detective fiction.

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    The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    A violin whispers in the fog as London’s shadowy corners yield secrets to the piercing gaze of Sherlock Holmes—man of reason, master of deduction, and enigma in himself. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes unfolds as a tapestry of the bizarre and the beguiling, where crimes are puzzles and truth often lies hidden beneath polite society’s polished surface. Alongside the loyal Dr. Watson, Holmes navigates mysteries that test not only intellect, but morality, honor, and justice. What drives a man to uncover the darkest motives of others—curiosity, duty, or something more elusive? These stories dare you to see the world not as it appears, but as it truly is, if only one knows how to look.

    • Originally Published: 1892
    • Publisher : Vintage Classics Library, 2016
    • Genre: Detective fiction
    • Pages: 215
    • Book Type: Hardcopy
    • ISBN-13: 978-1784871574
    • Access: Members