Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, and the Making of Modern Mystery

This book explores the life and times of Arthur Conan Doyle, the doctor and writer behind the world's most famous detective. It then turns to Sherlock Holmes himself, examining how the character came to define detective fiction, before considering the lasting impact Doyle and Holmes have had on literature and popular culture around the world. A rewarding read for mystery lovers, Holmes devotees and anyone curious about how a single fictional sleuth changed the way we tell crime stories. 95 pages.