Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A Study in Scarlet (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140439083
- author:
- Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sherlock Holmes' first case begins with a gruesome discovery in a bloodstained room in Brixton. A dead man is found, with only a few clues to guide the investigation: a wedding ring, a gold watch, a pocket edition of Boccaccio's Decameron, and a cryptic message scrawled in blood on the wall. This pioneering mystery marks the start of a partnership between the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted Dr. Watson. As they delve into the case, Holmes and Watson uncover a complex web of love, revenge, and deceit. The investigation takes them on a journey through the streets of London, revealing the darker side of the city's underbelly. This edition of the novel includes additional resources to enhance your reading experience, including an introduction, chronology, and notes. Published by Penguin Classics, this edition brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise, providing authoritative texts that are both engaging and informative.