Who was the criminal that inspired the character of Moriarty?  How often does Moriarty appear in the Sherlock Holmes stories?  What does the great detective himself have to say about Moriarty?  Learn the answers to these questions from our new article on Professor James Moriarty

New Conan Dolye Biography - The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes: The Life and Times of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

In 1882 Conan Doyle was asked to join the medical practice of George Budd.  Conan Doyle asked three people for advise in the matter.  The vote was unanimous.  Everyone he consulted advised Conan Doyle against the move.  Conan Doyle did it anyway.  Learn More

In 1893 Sherlock Holmes met his death at Reichenbach Falls in The Adventure of the Final Problem.   His fans had to wait until 1901 to once again enjoy a novel featuring the great detective.  Most fans would agree though that The Hound of the Baskervilles was worth the wait. Read More

The father of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Altamont Doyle, was a talented artist.  He was also the victim of depression and other illnesses not understood at the time.  Learn More

Was Sherlock Holmes a real person?  Not exactly, but Dr. Joseph Bell, the man who inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes shared many qualities with the famous detective.  Learn More

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle didn't just write mysteries, he actually solved a few.  Learn about some of his most famous cases:

The George Edalji Case  - It was a moment straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel. Conan Doyle walked into the lobby of a hotel to meet with a man who was trying to clear his name. Conan Doyle spotted the man, George Edalji. In a flash Conan Doyle knew that Edalji was innocent.

The Oscar Slater Case - When William Gordon was released from Peterhead Prison he smuggled out a message from fellow prisoner, Oscar Slater.  The message, written on waterproof paper and hidden under Gordon's tongue, was a plea for help.  It was to be delivered to none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.