The Real World of Sherlock

by B.J. Rahn

Book Overview

Ever wondered where Arthur Conan Doyle got his inspiration for the famous literary sleuth? Holmes is a man known for his eccentricities - his reclusiveness and aura of genius have become trademarks today, and are recognisable in any Holmes adaptation. This book reveals the men who inspired that iconic persona, and also takes a fascinating look at crime and detection in nineteenth-century London. Was there a real 'Study in Scarlet'? Who developed the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144565055X
• ISBN13: 9781445650555
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.9" x 7.7"