The phenomenal history of the famous detective is finally compiled in one convenient volume for Holmes fans and scholars alike. No other volume on the classic novels and stories describes so fully the history of the character, from conception to his resurrection after his untimely death. Also included is a biography of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, providing context for this timeless character. Cawthorne covers everything from the short stories to the film adaptations and why Holmes is such an enduring popular figure.
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An attempt to distill the essence of the great detective.
Nigel Cawthorne has written over 100 books including A Brief History of Jeeves and Wooster, A Brief Guide to James Bond, A Brief Guide to JRR Tolkien and A Brief History of Robin Hood. He is also the author of the Old England series - Strange Laws of Old England,Curious Cures of Old England, Beastly Battles of Old England, Amorous Antics of Old England and Sex Secrets of Old England. And he writes the Sex Lives... series - Sex Lives of the Popes, Sex Lives of the US Presidents, Sex Lives of the Great Dictators, Sex Lives of the Kings and Queens of England, Sex Lives of the Hollywood Goddesses, Sex Lives of the Hollywood Idols, Sex Lives of the Great Artists, Sex Lives of the Great Composers, Sex Lives of the Hollywood Goddesses 2, Sex Lives of the Famous Gays, Sex Lives of the Famous Lesbians and Sex Lives of the Roman Emperors. More to come.
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