A Study in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery)

About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (18591930) was born in Edinburgh Scotland. As a medical student he was so impressed by his professors powers of deduction that he was inspired to create the illustrious and much-loved figure Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is known for his keen power of observation and logical reasoning which often astounds his companion Dr. Watson. However Conan Doyle became increasingly interested in spiritualism leaving him keen to explore more fantastical elements in his stories. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer of non-fiction history plays poems short stories and novels and whatever the subject his vibrant and remarkable characters have breathed life into all of his work engaging readers throughout the decades.Judith John (Glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judiths major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature and Renaissance drama.