A Study in Scarlet, published in 1887, is the first novel by Arthur Conan Doyle to introduce the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. John Watson. The story begins with Watson meeting Holmes and becoming his roommate at 221B Baker Street. Together, they investigate a mysterious murder in London, uncovering a complex tale that spans from England to the American West. The novel is notable for its innovative
structure, splitting the narrative between the present- day investigation and a flashback that reveals the motive behind the crime.
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