A Study in Scarlet

The first meeting. The first case. The birth of a legend.

When war veteran Dr. John Watson returns to London and takes up residence with a strange but brilliant consulting detective named Sherlock Holmes, he expects little more than an unusual roommate. But when Scotland Yard is baffled by a brutal murder in an abandoned house—with no visible wound and the word «RACHE» scrawled on the wall—Watson is plunged into the world of Holmes's razor-sharp deductions and unparalleled intellect.

A Study in Scarlet is the first Sherlock Holmes novel, introducing the world to one of the most iconic detective duos in literary history. With its gripping murder mystery, dual timeline narrative, and shocking twists, this groundbreaking novel changed detective fiction forever.

"Where it all began—the origin of Sherlock Holmes, in all his eccentric, brilliant glory."

– The New York Times

"Still as clever and compelling as the day it was written."

– The Guardian

Whether you're a first-time reader or revisiting the beginning of Holmes's storied career, this is the case that started it all.

Why Readers Love It:

The first appearance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

A masterclass in deduction, logic, and classic crime fiction

Essential reading for fans of mystery, suspense, and Victorian literature

Click 'Buy Now' to step into 221B Baker Street—and witness the unforgettable beginning of a global phenomenon.