“I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. [...] It is a mistake to think that that little room has elastic walls and can distend to any extent. [...] It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.”
This novel introduces the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. Set in the late 19th century, it combines elements of mystery, suspense, and intrigue as Holmes solves a seemingly impossible case. more
Arthur Conan Doyle, born on May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a renowned Scottish physician and writer. He is best known for his creation of the Sherlock Holmes series of detective novels, which have had a profound impact on the development of detective fiction and played a crucial role in shaping modern detective culture. more
“All along the backwater, Through the rushes tall, Ducks are a-dabbling, Up tails all!”
“As my Sicilian grandfather used to say, you get more flies with honey than with vinegar, right?”