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by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) · public domain · courtesy of Project Gutenberg

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  • Language: English
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About the book

"A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a detective novel published in 1887. This groundbreaking work introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious murder in London. When a man is found dead with the word "RACHE" written in blood, Holmes must unravel the scarlet thread of murder running through the case. The investigation leads to a dramatic tale of revenge spanning two continents, connecting a London crime scene to events in Utah's Salt Lake Valley decades earlier.

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Detective and mystery storiesEngland -- FictionHolmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- FictionPrivate investigators -- England -- Fiction