A Study in Scarlet is the groundbreaking novel that introduced the world to the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, the novel follows Holmes as he unravels a complex murder mystery using his unparalleled skills in deduction and observation.

The story is divided into two parts: the first focuses on Holmes and Watson solving a murder in London, while the second shifts to the backstory of the crime, revealing a tale of revenge and justice stretching from the American West to the streets of London. With its gripping narrative, intriguing characters, and the brilliant mind of Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet remains a classic of detective fiction and a must-read for mystery lovers.