"A Study in Scarlet, " originally published in 1887, is Arthur Conan Doyle's first novel. It tells the story of the murder of two men in Victorian London, and introduces the now famous and unforgettable characters Sherlock Holmes, a 'consulting detective', and his friend and chronicler Dr John Watson. By turns intriguing, suspenseful and exciting, "A Study in Scarlet" skilfully draws the reader in and is a must for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts or anyone interested in detective fiction, crime and mystery.