A Doctor Enjoys Sherlock Holmes

Published in 1959, 'A Doctor Enjoys Sherlock Holmes' by Edward J. Van Liere is a collection of essays that examines the intersection of medicine and detective fiction in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Written from the perspective of a physician, Van Liere analyzes medical references, scientific accuracies, and character portrayals within the Holmes canon. The essays cover various topics, including anatomy, poisons, and the narrative use of weather, providing insights into both the medical practices of the Victorian era and the literary craft of Conan Doyle.