A Brief History of Sherlock Holmes

Author(s): Nigel Cawthorne

Biography

Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, Sherlock Holmes appears in four novels and fifty-six short stories. Although Holmes was not the first literary detective, he continues to have a perennial allure as the ultimate sleuth. This title introduces the general reader to Holmes and his creator Arthur Conan Doyle.

General Information

  • : 9781780330129
  • : Constable and Robinson
  • : Robinson Publishing
  • : 0.233
  • : 01 August 2011
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Nigel Cawthorne
  • : Paperback
  • : 823.912
  • : 280

More About The Product

The complete guide to the world's most famous detective.

Nigel Cawthorne is a prolific author who has already written The Brief History of Robin Hood for the series. He has also written extensively on true crime including as the co-author of Jack the Ripper's Secret Confession and has be a life-long Holmes obsessive.