Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's seven best Sherlock Holmes stories

As we celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 159th birthday, here are the finest outings of his famed detective creation

Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned 56 short stories and four novels featuring detective Sherlock Holmes
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Few literary characters have staying power that can match Sherlock Holmes. Since his debut in a short story over 130 years ago, tales of the detective’s almost superhuman ability to solve mysteries - along with his biting wit and thoroughly British charm - have enraptured the public’s imagination and spawned numerous reboots and remakes.

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