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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and physician. Best-known works include canon of Sherlock Holmes and The Lost World. Honours include Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John, Queen's South Africa Medal and Order of the Medjidie.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 3 books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, mostly detective fiction and mystery thriller, published by George Newnes, Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, first published between 1887 and 1892. Our highest-rated is A Study in Scarlet (4.0/5).

Born 22 May 1859, EdinburghFrom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Awards & honours

5 recorded

Literary prizes

Queen's South Africa Medal 1901

Honours & fellowships

Order of the Medjidie 1907Knight of Grace of the Order of Saint John 1903Knight Bachelor 1902Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎ 1895

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books in?

Sherlock Holmes:: The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Standalones can be read in any order.

Which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle book should I start with?

Our pick is A Study in Scarlet, which we rated 4.0 out of 5.

How many Sir Arthur Conan Doyle books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 3 books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four, A Study in Scarlet.