![]() Detectives Lestrade and Gregson are baffled by the murder so they request the help of Holmes. Above the man’s body the word ‘RACHE’ is written in blood. There are marks of blood in the room but no wound upon his person. There was no robbery, nor is there any evidence as to how the man met his death. Watson is amazed by Holmes and his profound knowledge, and Holmes reveals that he is a consulting detective.Ī murder investigation is soon underway when the body of a well dressed gentleman is found, with cads his pocket printed with Enoch J Drebber, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Watson and Holmes meet and after Watson is quizzed on his habits and faults to ensure he is a suitable living companion, he is allowed to move in. Back from the war and running short on funds Watson urgently needs somewhere to stay and whilst talking to a friend it comes to light that a man named Sherlock Holmes is looking for someone to rent a room at 221B Baker Street. ![]() Holmes is without doubt the grandfather of crime fiction detectives and Classics In September wouldn’t be complete without him.Ī Study In Scarlet begins with the meeting of Dr John Watson and Sherlock Holmes. ![]() It is said that the character of Holmes was inspired by Dr Joseph Bell, a renowned forensic scientist whom Doyle studied under at Edinburgh University. Classics in September - Written in 1886, A Study in Scarlet was the first of four novels and 56 short stories by author Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes. ![]()
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