A Study in Scarlet

Author(s): Arthur Conan Doyle

Classic Fiction

Watson met Holmes for the first time a short while ago, and already Sherlock Holmes had astonished him with his powers of detection. In this, their first adventure, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson uncover a thrilling story of murder, love and revenge, which began years before in Salt Lake City.

General Information

  • : 9780140439083
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : 0.3
  • : 01 August 2001
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Arthur Conan Doyle
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : English
  • : 823/.8
  • : 2001277293
  • : 176

More About The Product

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.