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{{For|the Sherlock' episode|A Study in Pink}}
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'''''A Study in Scarlet''''' is a novel written by [[Sir Arthur Conan Doyle]] and published in 1887. It is the first novel where the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes makes his appearance, along with his loyal companion Dr. John H. Watson.
{{Quote|To a great mind, nothing is little.|[[Sherlock Holmes (books)|Sherlock Holmes]]}}
'''''A Study in Scarlet''''' is a novel written by [[Sir Arthur Conan Doyle]] and published in 1887. It is the first novel where the renowned detective [[Sherlock Holmes (books)|Sherlock Holmes]] makes his appearance, along with his loyal companion [[Dr. Watson (books)|Dr. John H. Watson]].


The story is divided into two parts, each with distinct settings and plotlines. In the first part, we are introduced to Dr. John Watson, a former military doctor wounded in the Afghan War. Watson is searching for affordable lodgings in London when he is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant consulting detective. The two instantly hit it off and decide to become roommates at 221B Baker Street.
The story is divided into two parts, each with distinct settings and plotlines. In the first part, we are introduced to Dr. John Watson, a former military doctor wounded in the Afghan War. Watson is searching for affordable lodgings in London when he is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant consulting detective. The two instantly hit it off and decide to become roommates at [[221B Baker Street (books)|221B Baker Street]].


They receive their first case when Scotland Yard calls upon Holmes' expertise to solve a mysterious murder. The body of a man named Enoch Drebber is discovered in an abandoned house, and the word "RACHE" has been written in blood on the wall. Holmes begins his investigation, utilizing his seemingly irrational methods of deduction and observation, which often leave Watson astounded. As the investigation progresses, we learn about the victim’s association with a man named Joseph Stangerson, another victim found dead in similar circumstances. The duo discovers a connection between the murder and a past event that occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the story shifts to the American West in the second part.
They receive their first case when [[Scotland Yard (books)|Scotland Yard]] calls upon Holmes' expertise to solve a mysterious murder. The body of a man named [[Enoch J. Drebber (books)|Enoch J. Drebber]] is discovered in an abandoned house, and the word "RACHE" has been written in blood on the wall. Holmes begins his investigation, utilizing his seemingly irrational methods of deduction and observation, which often leave Watson astounded. As the investigation progresses, we learn about the victim’s association with a man named [[Joseph Stangerson]], another victim found dead in similar circumstances. The duo discovers a connection between the murder and a past event that occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the story shifts to the American West in the second part.
==Conception==
''To be added''
==Storyline==
===Mystery===
''To be added''
===Context and resolution===
''To be added''
==Characters==
*[[Sherlock Holmes (books)|Sherlock Holmes]]
*[[Dr. Watson (books)|Dr. Watson]]
*[[DI Lestrade (books)|DI Lestrade]]
*[[DI Gregson|DI Gregson]]
*[[Jefferson Hope]]
*[[Enoch J. Drebber (books)|Enoch J. Drebber]]
*[[Joseph Stangerson (books)|Joseph Stangerson]]
*[[Lucy Ferrier]]
*[[John Ferrier]]
*[[Baker Street Irregulars (books)|Baker Street Irregulars]]
**[[Wiggins (books)|Wiggins]]
==Real figures cited==
*{{w|Thomas Carlyle}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Nicolaus Copernicus}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Felix Mendelssohn}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Euclid}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Edgar Allan Poe}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Émile Gaboriau}} <ref name=II>Chapter II</ref>
*{{w|Wilma Neruda|Norman Neruda}} <ref name=IV>Chapter IV</ref>
==Reception==
''To be added''
==References==
<references/>
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A Study in Scarlet is a novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1887. It is the first novel where the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes makes his appearance, along with his loyal companion Dr. John H. Watson.

The story is divided into two parts, each with distinct settings and plotlines. In the first part, we are introduced to Dr. John Watson, a former military doctor wounded in the Afghan War. Watson is searching for affordable lodgings in London when he is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant consulting detective. The two instantly hit it off and decide to become roommates at 221B Baker Street.

They receive their first case when Scotland Yard calls upon Holmes' expertise to solve a mysterious murder. The body of a man named Enoch J. Drebber is discovered in an abandoned house, and the word "RACHE" has been written in blood on the wall. Holmes begins his investigation, utilizing his seemingly irrational methods of deduction and observation, which often leave Watson astounded. As the investigation progresses, we learn about the victim’s association with a man named Joseph Stangerson, another victim found dead in similar circumstances. The duo discovers a connection between the murder and a past event that occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the story shifts to the American West in the second part.

Conception[edit]

To be added

Storyline[edit]

Mystery[edit]

To be added

Context and resolution[edit]

To be added

Characters[edit]

Real figures cited[edit]

Reception[edit]

To be added

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Chapter II
  2. Chapter IV