FAQ About Sherlock Holmes
What is the first Sherlock Holmes story?
The first Sherlock Holmes story is titled "A Study in Scarlet." It was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and was published in the 1887 issue of "Beeton's Christmas Annual." "A Study in Scarlet" marks the debut of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. John H. Watson.
In this novel, Dr. Watson, recently returned from serving as an army doctor in Afghanistan, is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, who becomes his roommate at 221B Baker Street in London. The two quickly become embroiled in a complex murder mystery involving revenge, conspiracy, and a cryptic clue left at the crime scene.
The title "A Study in Scarlet" refers to a phrase used by Holmes in the story to describe the process of his deductive reasoning. The novel is divided into two parts, the first narrating the events leading up to the murder and the investigation in London, while the second part provides a flashback to the origin of the crime in Utah, USA.
The publication of "A Study in Scarlet" marked the beginning of Sherlock Holmes' literary journey, and the character's popularity would go on to become legendary, leading to numerous sequels, short stories, and adaptations in various media.
