A Study in Scarlet

Immerse yourself in the gripping world of 'A Study in Scarlet,' the riveting literary debut of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes. Convalescing in London after a harrowing experience in Afghanistan, Dr. John Watson unexpectedly shares lodgings with the mysterious Holmes at 221B Baker Street. Their tranquil life is abruptly disrupted when an ominous murder unfolds, revealing secrets steeped in blood and revenge. The dead man bears a frozen expression of horror, and the word 'rache' — German for 'revenge' — haunts the scene. With an absence of wounds or struggle, the mystery thickens, challenging Holmes’s unparalleled deductive skills. This essential edition not only features a remarkable introduction by Iain Sinclair, exploring the connections between Sherlock Holmes's adventures and true crime, such as the infamous Jack the Ripper murders, but also includes invaluable notes by Ed Glinert, further reading suggestions, and a timeline. Perfect for both new readers and ardent fans of detective fiction, this trade paperback edition captures the essence of classic literature. Discover the profound impact of Conan Doyle's narrative style and his enthralling depiction of Victorian London. Grab your copy of 'A Study in Scarlet' today and step into the compelling world of deduction, intrigue, and justice.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140439083
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176


Description:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet is the literary debut of the world's most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, introduced by Iain Sinclair with notes by Ed Glinert in Penguin Classics.

Convalescing in London after a disastrous experience of war in Afghanistan, Dr John Watson finds himself sharing rooms with his enigmatic new acquaintance, Sherlock Holmes. But their quiet bachelor life at 221B Baker Street is soon interrupted by the grisly discovery of a dead man in a grimy 'ill-omened' house in south-east London, his face contorted by an expression of horror and hatred such as Watson has never seen before. On the wall, the word rache - German for 'revenge' - is written in blood, yet there are no wounds on the victim or signs of a struggle. Watson's head is in a whirl, but the formidable Holmes relishes this challenge to his deductive powers, and so begins their famous investigative partnership.

In his introduction, Iain Sinclair discusses the links between Sherlock Holmes mysteries and the Jack the Ripper murders, Conan Doyle's narrative style and his depiction of London. This edition also includes further reading, a chronology and notes.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.

Iain Sinclair is the author of Downriver (winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Encore Award), and his latest book Ghost Milk- Calling Time on the Grand Project is published by Penguin.

Ed Glinert
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