"A Study in Scarlet" marks the legendary debut of the world's most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. This seminal work of detective fiction begins when Watson, a wounded army doctor, is introduced to the eccentric Holmes. The two take up residence at 221B Baker Street, only to be drawn into a baffling murder investigation at the request of Scotland Yard.The discovery of a corpse in a derelict house, with the word "RACHE" scrawled in blood on the wall, sets the stage for a complex tale of revenge that stretches from the foggy streets of Victorian London to the vast wilderness of the American West. Through this narrative, Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the revolutionary "science of deduction," showcasing Holmes' uncanny ability to observe the smallest details to solve the most impenetrable crimes.As the foundation of the entire Sherlock Holmes canon, "A Study in Scarlet" is a masterclass in suspense and logic. It remains an essential read for fans of mystery and classic literature, offering the first glimpse into the brilliant mind that would go on to define the detective genre for generations to come.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Viele kleine einzelne unabhängige Fälle vom berühmtesten Detektiv! Durch die Kürze der einzelnen Geschichten sind diese jetzt nicht super spannend aber doch unterhaltsam und faszinierend . Perfekt wenn man keine großen Geschichten mag!
Jan 16, 2024
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Viele kleine einzelne unabhängige Fälle vom berühmtesten Detektiv! Durch die Kürze der einzelnen Geschichten sind diese jetzt nicht super spannend aber doch unterhaltsam und faszinierend . Perfekt wenn man keine großen Geschichten mag!
„I had always known that vengeance would be sweet, but I had never hoped for the contentment of soul which now possessed me.“
Mir hätte es besser gefallen, wenn Hinweise und Spuren Stück für Stück aufgeklärt worden wären und nicht erst zum Schluss eine ausführliche Erklärung kommt, aber ansonsten hat es Spaß gemacht zu lesen.
May 8, 2026
4.0
„I had always known that vengeance would be sweet, but I had never hoped for the contentment of soul which now possessed me.“
Mir hätte es besser gefallen, wenn Hinweise und Spuren Stück für Stück aufgeklärt worden wären und nicht erst zum Schluss eine ausführliche Erklärung kommt, aber ansonsten hat es Spaß gemacht zu lesen.
