Späte Rache

Späte Rache, originally published as A Study in Scarlet in 1887, is the first novel featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story introduces Dr. John Watson, who recounts his initial meeting with Holmes and their investigation of a peculiar murder case. The narrative unfolds in two parts: the first detailing the murder investigation in London, and the second revealing the backstory set in a Mormon community in Utah. This novel marks the beginning of the enduring Holmes-Watson partnership and the detective genre.