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A Study In Scarlet
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- Book Synopsis
- "A Study in Scarlet" is a detective novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The book is the first in the Sherlock Holmes series and introduces the iconic detective and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson. The story begins with Dr. Watson returning from the war in Afghanistan and looking for a place to live in London. He is introduced to Holmes, and the two quickly become friends. Their first case together involves the mysterious death of a man found in an abandoned house. The clues lead them on a complex investigation that takes them from London to the American West. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the investigation and the second part revealing the backstory of the murderer. This book is known for its intricate plot and attention to detail, as well as its vivid descriptions of Victorian London and the American West.
- About The Author
- Doyle is also known as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"" or ""Conan Doyle"", suggesting that ""Conan"" is part of the title of his compound name. He got baptized in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. After baptism, he got the name "" Arthur Ignatius Conan"" and ""Doyle"" as his last name. Many other names like Michael Conan were regarded as his godfather. The indexes of the British Library and the Library of Congress treat ""Doyle"" alone as his last name. Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 at 11 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, settled in England, of Irish Catholic plummet, and his mother, Mary (née Foley), was Irish Catholic. His parents got married in 1855. In 1864, the family dissipated due to Charles' developing liquor addiction, and the children were briefly housed across Edinburgh. Arthur stayed with Mary Burton, the aunt of a companion, at Liberton Bank House on Gilmer ton Road and continued studying at Newington Academy. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan was a British essayist and doctor. He was the man behind the creation of the famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for 'A Study in Scarlet'. He had written four books and 56 brief tales about Holmes and Dr. Watson.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789358714838
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 June 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 110
- Weight
- 150 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 7 mm
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