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The Doctor and the Detective
A Biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Martin Booth
The Doctor and the Detective
$11.99
About This Book
Book Details
This entertaining, smart biography of Arthur Conan Doyle presents a modern day interpretation of the man who, contrary to his best efforts, will always be known as the creator of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was, however, much more, as Booth shows us in this intriguing study of a man who thrived on the times in which he lived. While Holmes fans will be captivated by the various tidbits that offer insight into their hero's creation; others will be fascinated by this living embodiment of the Victorian masculine ideal.
Imprint Publisher
Minotaur Books
ISBN
9781466843585
In The News
"This biography is an attractive and well-written introduction to Conan Doyle's body of work."—Library Journal
"A good biography of the creator of one of history's best non-literary characters."—The Sunday Times