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A Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
By: (1859-1930)

Sherlock Holmes fans who haven't yet read A Study in Scarlet would be delighted to discover this book in which the iconic detective makes his grand entrance into the world! From hence on, the deer stalker hat, his Stradivarius violin, the occasional descent into cocaine induced hell, the Persian slipper in which he stores his tobacco and of course, his meeting with the eternally loyal Dr. Watson and so many other details become common for generations of enthralled devotees.

Strangely enough, Sherlock Holmes' first outing went almost unnoticed in the 1887 Christmas Annual edition of Beeton's Magazine. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was just 27 years old when he wrote the story after giving up a less than successful medical practice. He famously modeled the London sleuth on several people he knew, most notably, one of his medical school professors, Dr. Joseph Bell.

Gradually, the story gained popularity and before long, Conan Doyle was commissioned to write a sequel The Sign of the Four. He soon began churning out a stream of short stories featuring Holmes for the Strand Magazine and his fame, fortune and popularity exceeded his wildest dreams. In the decades to follow, Sherlock Holmes came to represent the definitive detective. Scotland Yard and other investigative agencies soon adopted methods employed by the eccentric genius of 221B Baker Street.

A Study in Scarlet is set in 1881. It begins with Dr. Watson, a wounded Afghan war veteran who is looking for shared lodgings in London. An old friend recommends that he try 221B Baker Street, which is presently occupied by an eccentric acquaintance, Sherlock Holmes. At their very first meeting, Holmes dazzles the company with his detective skills as he makes a casual remark about Watson's previous experiences. Watson moves in and discovers that Holmes is in fact a consulting detective. Watson accompanies Holmes on a crime scene visit and from here on, the plot takes a series of bizarre twists and turns, leading the reader through flashbacks, across various continents and different periods. We are transported to nineteenth century America, where the Mormons of Salt Lake City, Utah, play a decisive role and watch in amazement as Holmes cracks the puzzle.

A Study in Scarlet has remained a firm favorite on radio, stage, television and spawned a host of comics and abridged versions. As the debut of the most famous fictional detective, A Study in Scarlet remains unparalleled and valuable read for any fan of the author's work.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 16 reviews)

Reviewer: - July 31, 2020
Subject: wonderful
i loved this story especially the narrator i hope he wil narate all the holmes books
Reviewer: - October 24, 2018
Subject: Study In Scarlet Review
A good story that was made even more enjoyable by great narrator. The audio was very well done. Agreeing with another reviewer, it felt as if being read to by an older Dr. Watson.
Reviewer: - April 24, 2018
Subject: April 24,2018
This was a very enjoyable "read".
Reviewer: - August 30, 2016
Subject: A Study in Scarlet
The narrator really made the story enjoyable, like others it made me feel like an older Dr Watson was reading it.
Reviewer: - April 5, 2016
Subject: Study In Scarlet
Although I would have rated the book itself three or four stars, the quality and professional reading of the audio was fantastic! I enjoyed it!
Reviewer: - January 8, 2016
Subject: swag
its better than bbc sherlock
Reviewer: - October 26, 2015
Subject: A Study in Scarlet
A wonderful reading! I love stories of Sherlock Holmes, and the narrator makes an amazing job turning it even more interesting!
Reviewer: - February 6, 2015
Subject: Amazing reading
Love your reading soooo much! Thank you!!!
Reviewer: - February 3, 2015
Subject: A Study in Scarlet
One of the best Sherlock Holmes novels. Narrator does a fantastic job.
Reviewer: - September 20, 2014
An amazing performance for a fantastic read.
Reviewer: - August 4, 2014
Subject: Study In Scarlet
This book is superb!
Reviewer: - January 7, 2014
Subject: A Study In Scarlet
One of the best of the Sherlock Holmes series. Ironically this is the last one I listened to and it is the first in the entire series! The narrator, has a wonderful voice and narrating style. Great tone and timber and just enough inflection to keep it interesting.
Reviewer: - December 31, 2013
Subject: A complete surprise
The author has his geography mixed up, but the middle part of the story is amazingly accurate! I thought I'd read all of the Sherlock Holmes books/stories, but somehow I missed this one. It amazed me with its accuracy of some little-known material.
Reviewer: - March 28, 2013
Subject: Awesome!
I loved this book and the way it was read!
Reviewer: - March 16, 2013
Subject: Excellent!
We listened to this during a long drive with the family, and were enthralled. Great story!
Reviewer: - March 15, 2013
Subject: Great book!
A wonderful audio edition of this classic. The reader is a bit slow, but very much like Dr. Watson.


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