Conan Doyle Info – Sherlock Holmes is Just the Beginning!

submarines around the time of World War One

Conan Doyle and World War One

When World War One broke out in 1914 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tried to enlist in the military. His offer was refused but that didn't stop Sir Arthur from contributing to the war effort.

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.

Daily Quote

Check out our daily quote from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Remember that Sherlock Holmes is just the beginning! The works of Conan Doyle include science fiction, horror and historical fiction.

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 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Quiz

Test your knowledge by matching the first line of the story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes to its title.

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 by 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

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