About the Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
"The master storyteller who changed mystery history with his brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes."
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the legendary author who created the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, leaving an indelible mark on literary history.
Before he became a full-time writer, Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and worked as an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). With few patients visiting his clinic, he began writing stories to pass the time. Inspired by his university professor, Dr. Joseph Bellwho was famous for his razor-sharp observation skillsDoyle introduced the world to the very first scientific detective in his 1887 novel, A Study in Scarlet. His brilliant logic and unforgettable characters raised detective fiction from cheap entertainment to a beloved literary genre.
Interestingly, Doyle actually wanted to be remembered as a historical novelist rather than a mystery w.....