A Study In Scarlet

Author: A. Conan Doyle; illustrations by George Hutchinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited., 1902

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket – some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

A foundational work of detective fiction, A Study in Scarlet chronicles the initial meeting of the brilliant, eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and the steadfast Dr. John Watson, setting the stage for their legendary partnership. This gripping narrative uncovers a perplexing murder in a deserted London house, presenting a complex web of clues that challenge Holmes’s unparalleled deductive reasoning. The story then transports readers to the American West, detailing a tale of love, revenge, and injustice that ultimately illuminates the motive behind the seemingly inexplicable crime. Doyle’s masterful storytelling establishes the iconic characters and intricate plotting that would define the golden age of mystery literature.