A Study in Scarlet

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The year is 1881. The city, London. A man lies dead in an empty house, not a mark upon him, and no cluessave for the word "RACHE" scrawled in blood on the wall above. Elsewhere, two mena former army doctor called John Watson and a brilliant eccentric called Sherlock Holmesmeet for the first time. These two events set in motion an adventure into the darkest corners of men's hearts, as the cold, calculating investigative methods of Mr. Holmes are put to the test in a case that spans decades and continents, rife with danger and intrigue.

Originally published in 1887, A Study in Scarlet was the first novel to feature the character whose name would become synonymous with the art of deduction. Today, the original, unabridged text is reimagined with artwork by the modern master of gothic romanticism, Gris Grimly, bringing this thrilling tale of love and revenge to a new generation of readers.

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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish born author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.