Did you know that Conan Doyle wasn't
knighted for his work on Sherlock Holmes? He was knighted to service to
his country for his work on a nonfiction "pamphlet" regarding the Boer
War. Learn about
the Knighting of Conan Doyle
In 1882 Conan Doyle was asked to join the medical practice of George
Budd. Conan Doyle asked three people for advise in the matter. The
vote was unanimous. Everyone he consulted advised Conan Doyle against
the move. Conan Doyle did it anyway.
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about Conan Doyle and George Budd
The Hound of the Baskervilles
In 1893 Sherlock Holmes
met
his death at Reichenbach
Falls in The Adventure of the Final Problem.
His fans had to wait until 1901 to once again enjoy a novel featuring
the great detective. Most fans would agree though that The Hound
of the Baskervilles was worth the wait.
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Doctor Conan Doyle
and George Budd
In 1882 Conan Doyle was asked to join the medical
practice of George Budd. Conan Doyle asked three people for advise
in the matter. The vote was unanimous. Everyone he
consulted advised Conan Doyle against the move.
Conan Doyle did it anyway.
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Charles Altamont Doyle
The father of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Altamont Doyle,
was a talented artist. He was also the
victim of depression and other illnesses not understood at
the time. Learn More
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Detective
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle didn't just write mysteries, he actually solved a
few. Learn about some of his most famous cases:
The George Edalji Case - It was a
moment straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel. Conan Doyle walked into
the lobby of a hotel to meet with a man who was trying to clear his name.
Conan Doyle spotted the man, George Edalji. In a flash Conan Doyle knew
that Edalji was innocent.
The Oscar Slater Case - When
William Gordon was released from Peterhead Prison he smuggled out a
message from fellow prisoner, Oscar Slater. The message, written on
waterproof paper and hidden under Gordon's tongue, was a plea for help.
It was to be delivered to none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.