A Study in Scarlet
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An underrated classic
This is the first in the Sherlock Holmes series and you can understand, after reading this, why Conan Doyle's character became such a archetype for future detectives and why he has become such a well known figure in crime fiction.
He is a mysterious, quirky and very eccentric individual who has very human flaws that make him an engaging protagonist. The workings of his mind are so lateral and even now his deductions are astoundingly clever. It is easy to see why he has spanned the centuries and is still so popular today - I can imagine that he was as refreshingly different then as he is now.
Discovering how Watson and Holmes come to know each other is an interesting element to "A Study in Scarlet" as most people know of the duo but few are aware of how they come together. And Watson plays his role perfectly alongside the reader who marvels at Holmes' detective prowess.
The plot itself is split into two sections, the first dealing with the murders and...
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Doctor John Watson is looking for a new place to live when he is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a peculiar man who happens to be looking for a roommate. Watson soon finds himself fascinated by Holmes? numerous eccentricities?including the ability to deduce information about people without ever speaking to them. When a body is found next to the hastily scrawled word ?RACHE,? Holmes? scientific study of deduction is put to the test as Dr. Watson joins him in what will be the first of many thrilling investigations.
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Doctor John Watson is looking for a new place to live when he is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a peculiar man who happens to be looking for a roommate. Watson soon finds himself fascinated by Holmes? numerous eccentricities?including the ability to deduce information about people without ever speaking to them. When a body is found next to the hastily scrawled word ?RACHE,? Holmes? scientific study of deduction is put to the test as Dr. Watson joins him in what will be the first of many thrilling investigations.
HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
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