Conan Doyle Info – Sherlock Holmes is Just the Beginning!
Characters in the World of Sherlock Holmes
Irene Adler, Mycroft Holmes, Professor Moriarty and more. Here is some information about several of the most important people in the world of Sherlock Holmes.
The White Company
During the Second World War the British government made sure that despite paper shortages The White Company was kept in print. The book was considered a national morale booster.
His Father
Conan Doyle wrote, "My father's life was full of the tragedy of unfulfilled powers and of underdeveloped gifts. He had his weaknesses, as all of us have ours, but he also had some very remarkable and outstanding virtues."
Timeline of Life of Conan Doyle
Conan Doyle was born in Scotland on May 22, 1859. He passed away on July 7, 1930. Between those two days he led quite a life! See a timeline for the professional and private life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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. That novel was "The Hound of the Baskervilles".Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Scotland on May 22, 1859. He was an author and the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He’s also known for The Lost World and The White Company.
This site features articles about little- known aspects of Conan Doyle’s life including his time as a ship’s surgeon, his tangled love life and his troubled father. Visit the quotations pages to find one of the largest collection of Conan Doyle quotations anywhere.
Inspirational Quotes from Conan Doyle
Come what may, I am bound to think that all things are ordered for the best; though when the good is a furlong off, and we with our beetle eyes can only see three inches, it takes some confidence in general principles to pull us through. ~ The Stark Munro Letters
Recommended Reading:
Teller of Tales: The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle
Winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Biographical Work, this biography by Daniel Stashower is one of the reference books used to make this website.