The Doctor and the Detective

A Biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Biography & Memoir, Literary
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Author: Martin Booth ISBN: 9781466843585
Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication: May 10, 2013
Imprint: Minotaur Books Language: English
Author: Martin Booth
ISBN: 9781466843585
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication: May 10, 2013
Imprint: Minotaur Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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