A Study in Scarlet (1887) is the first novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing the iconic characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. It is a classic detective story that lays the groundwork for the long-running Holmes-Watson partnership.
A Study in Scarlet is a crucial starting point for the Sherlock Holmes canon, not only introducing the detective's methods and character but also setting up the dynamic between Holmes and Watson that will define the entire series. The novel mixes thrilling detective work with emotional and moral complexity, making it a compelling read for fans of mystery and literature alike.
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22 May 1859. Arthur Conan Doyle (left) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He created fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, in 1887, when he published, A Study in Scarlet. It was the first of 4 novels and more than 50 short stories about Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson. https://t.co/DYWP9cgd4q
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@PunjabiRooh Don't know when the "Parthian (Pahlavi) shot" became "parting shot" but as late 1886, Arthur Conan Doyle wrote in A Study in Scarlet: "with which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him".