A Study in Scarlet
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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 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.
