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A Study in Scarlet

By Arthur Conan Doyle
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson. The novel unfolds as they investigate a mysterious murder in London, delving into clues that lead them across the city and take unexpected turns. As the story progresses, it cleverly reveals the motivations behind the crime, establishing the brilliant deduction skills of Holmes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by ingenious detective mysteries, as it offers the thrilling introduction of the legendary duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, solving a perplexing and gripping murder case. The vivid storytelling and masterful deduction make it a delightful read for fans of crime fiction and classic literature.

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A Study in Scarlet

Discover the first classic Sherlock Holmes novel in this stunning edition, featuring an introduction from Mark Billingham.

The first of Sherlock Holmes's adventures

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A Study in Scarlet

Discover the first classic Sherlock Holmes novel in this stunning edition, featuring an introduction from Mark Billingham. This edition also features the short story 'A Scandal in Bohemia'.

When Dr Watson ends up renting rooms in Baker Street with the eccentric Sherlock Holmes, he finds that he has let himself in for a great deal more than he imagined. He is called upon to help the budding detective solve a perplexing mystery, involving a dead body found in a locked room. Although the body shows no signs of having been attacked, Holmes is convinced that a murder has been committed.

As Watson looks on, Holmes uses his exceptional powers of deduction to unravel a case that involves both kidnapping and thwarted love.

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The book marks an important transition in literary genres by introducing a style that has been imitated but never surpassed. It combines a unique blend of mystery and character eccentricity, particularly evident in Sherlock Holmes as both an ingenious detective and a flawed individual. The narrative's vivid settings and deep psychological insights make it a compelling read. Holmes is a cultural icon, akin to the timeless characters created by Dickens, embedded in popular culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099530534

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Mark Billingham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 160

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Arthur Conan Doyle Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and began to write stories while he was a student.Over his life he produced more than thirty books, 150 short stories, poems, plays and essays across a wide range of genres.His most famous creation is the detective Sherlock Holmes, who he introduced in his first novel A Study in Scarlet (1887). This was followed in 1889 by an historical novel, Micah Clarke. In 1893 Conan Doyle published 'The Final Problem' in which he killed off his famous detective so that he could turn his attention more towards historical fiction. However Holmes was so popular that Conan Doyle eventually relented and published The Hound of the Baskervilles in 1901. The events of the The Hound of the Baskervilles are set before those of 'The Final Problem' but in 1903 new Sherlock Holmes stories began to appear that revealed that the detective had not died after all. He was finally retired in 1927. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died on 7 July 1930.

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