Doyle, Arthur Conan
A Study in Scarlet (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198856047
- author:
- Doyle, Arthur Conan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Mystery & Detective,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson's first case sets the stage for a gripping tale that would become a cultural phenomenon. In 1881, an American visitor is found dead in an empty house off Brixton Road, with only the cryptic word 'Rache' scrawled in blood-red letters on the wall. As Sherlock Holmes begins his investigation, he unravels a tangled skein of love, religion, and revenge that takes him from the streets of London to the Utah Territory. Through his unique forensic methods, Holmes gradually unwinds the mystery behind the murder. This early tale showcases the extraordinary impact of the late-Victorian world on popular culture, introducing two characters who would become household names and inspire countless adaptations and imitations.
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