A Study in Scarlet - Sherlock Holmes 1

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, the most famous duo in the history of detective fiction! It was inevitable that they would meet one day, that Watson would discover the somewhat unusual traits of his future friend, his almost impeccable record as an amateur detective, and that Holmes would learn to rely on his companion's common sense and kindness.

This first novel featuring these two characters provides the opportunity for their meeting. But it is also a chance for Holmes to demonstrate his expertise by solving a particularly complex enigma in late 19th-century London. An enigma whose origins lie in the Mormon settlement in Salt Lake City, thus demonstrating Conan Doyle's mastery of both historical adventure and detective novels.

Holmes is called to a murder scene. After extensive examination of the body, and despite the initial ignorance of the Scotland Yard detectives, he quickly begins to suspect how to uncover the mysterious perpetrator of this assassination. All that remains is to track him down in the noisy, smoky London of the Victorian era and to understand the motive behind this spectacular murder.

This novel is the first stone in the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which covers 56 short stories in 5 collections and 4 novels.