A Scandal in Bohemia (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- First Published: 1891
- Type of Plot: Mystery and detective
- Time of Work: About 1888 or 1889
- Setting: London, England
- Principal Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John H. Watson, Irene Adler, Wilhelm, king of Bohemia
- Genres: Short fiction, Mystery and detective literature
- Subjects: Feminism, Detectives, Kings, queens, or royalty, Adventure, Private investigators, Intellect, Scandal, Reason or reasoning
- Locales: London, England
The Story
Soon after his first marriage, Dr. John Watson leaves the Baker Street flat that he has shared with Sherlock Holmes and returns to private medical practice. In the course of his calls, he passes through Baker Street one day, sees Holmes pacing before the window, and on an impulse walks up to visit his friend. Holmes tells him that a client is expected that evening, one whose case may be interesting to Watson in his capacity as Holmes's chronicler. The client arrives, a huge man, richly and garishly dressed and wearing a mask. Holmes quickly penetrates the disguise,...
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See Also:
Arthur Conan Doyle (Cyclopedia of World Authors)Arthur Conan Doyle (Mystery and Detective Fiction)Arthur Conan Doyle (Short Fiction)Arthur Conan Doyle (Dictionary of World Biography)Arthur Conan Doyle (Long Fiction)Theory of Short Fiction (Topical Overview--Short Fiction)
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