“The division seems rather unfair," I remarked. "You have done all the work in this business. I get a wife out of it, Jones gets the credit, pray what remains for you?" "For me," said Sherlock Holmes, "there still remains the cocaine-bottle." And he stretched his long white hand up for it.”
This novel is a cornerstone of the detective genre, introducing readers to a group of four exceptional detectives who collaborate to unravel a complex mystery set against the backdrop of 19th-century London. The story is renowned for its intricate plot and the psychological depth of its characters. 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
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“He must have been delightful," she said, "when he was alive!”
“Eating was easy. Thinking was hard.”