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Doyle's World—Lost & Found
The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Published by Square One
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
PRAISE for Doyle’s World—Lost &Found
"Everything you ever wanted to know about the dynamic duo"
"For fans of Sherlock Holmes and his creator, you can't dobetter than plunge into Doyle'sWorld—Lost & Found: The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir ArthurConan Doyle. There you will find everything you ever wanted to knowabout the dynamic duo, including much it never would have occurred to you toask."
—NicholasMeyer, Oscar-nominated screenwriter/director and bestsellingauthor ofThe Seven-Per-Cent Solution and The Return ofthe Pharaoh
“Your passport to a thrilling world”
“Absolutely mesmerizing! Son-father duo Daniel Friedman, MD and EugeneFriedman, MD take us on a vividly written journey into the mysterious labyrinththat is the life and mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—a deft unraveling of thetapestry of inspirations, experiences and intricate puzzle pieces that gavebirth to the enigmatic genius of Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’re a devoted‘Sherlockian,’ an aficionado of literature, or an eager explorer of the humanpsyche, this book is your passport to a thrilling world where fiction andreality blur into one.”
—Ben Mezrich, New York Times bestselling author of
TheAccidental Billionaires and Dumb Money
“Impressive research”
“Sir Arthur Conan Doyle revolutionized the mystery novel when he createdSherlock Holmes—but now, in their new book Doyle’s World,the Friedmans may just have revolutionized how we look at Doyle himself.Drawing on all manner of impressive research, this book delivers the goods. Iteven presents some brand new mysteries of its own, with solutions to boot.Holmes and Doyle fans, unite!”
—Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Bone Collector and Hunting Time
“Detect clues to long-debated Doylean literary mysteries”
“Whether you call yourself a ‘Holmesian,’ a ‘Watsonite’—or, God forbid, a‘Lestradian’—you will be thrilled to detect clues to long-debated Doyleanliterary mysteries revealed by Drs. Friedman and Friedman without leavingthe comfort of your own tatty, Le Corbusier armchair. Had anothercrazy day? Then relax with an old Hungarian Tokay, indulge in somecommon black shag in a briarwood pipe, and savor Doyle’s World—Lost & Found: TheUnknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Thegame is afoot!”
—IanPunnett, MDiv, PhD, Coast to Coast AM / iHeartRadio
Doyle’sWorld is no ordinary biography about one of the world'smost influential writers. It is instead a work that deciphers in particular thecryptic origins and actual scientific methods used by fiction's most famousconsulting detective Sherlock Holmes—and a work that provides a detailed lookinto the psyche and working life of Holmes’ creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.The book follows Doyle’s entire illustrious literary career, with emphasis on theSherlock Holmes mysteries as they evolved from the late 1880s to the early1900s. Revealed here for the first time—by son-father writing team DanielFriedman, MD, and Eugene Friedman, MD—are the many inspirations behindthe physical, emotional, and intellectual characteristics that Doyle wovetogether so deftly to bring his legendary sleuth to life. Readers are in formany surprises as the Friedmans bring forth tantalizing parallels between theliterary realm of both Sherlock Holmes—along with his various other fiction andnonfiction works—and the actual events from Doyle’s childhood and earlyadulthood that served as frequent inspiration.
The authors offer answers to long-debated and mysterious questions, such as:
*From whom did Sherlock Holmes actually learn the art of detective work?
* Why did Doyle kill off Sherlock Holmes—and how did the country of Japaninspire how he brought his famous detective back to life after nearly a decade?
* What story elements did Doyle borrow from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island?
* How did Doyle apply his fervent belief in Spiritualism to a variety of Holmesstories?
* Who inspired Doyle to write about civil rights after a steamship journey in1882?
* How did the women in Doyle's lifecome to influence the relationships with women that both Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have across sixty written adventures?
Doyle’sWorld is divided into three sections. The first isdedicated to the elements—both good and bad—that comprised Doyle’s childhoodand early adult years, and how an assemblage of persons and places and thingsfrom his life found their way into his literature. The second sectionemphasizes the highly complex themes and plots present in the Sherlock Holmesadventures, while it also thoroughly examines some of Doyle’s strengths—and weaknesses—asa public figure of his time. The Friedmans also reveal how Doyle was able tosubtly incorporate his own political, social, and religious views—inparticular, his passionate and often bewildering embrace of Spiritualism—into theHolmes stories. And in the third section, the authors offer two “lost” storiesthey uncovered that were written by Doyle under a pseudonym—accompanied by textual analysis with which they make their case.
This is a work of rich detail and in-depth scholarship that should win overboth established fans of Doyle and devoted “Sherlockians” everywhere—and thatwill engage, and entertain, allothers who enter this intriguing hall of literary mirrors.
"Everything you ever wanted to know about the dynamic duo"
"For fans of Sherlock Holmes and his creator, you can't dobetter than plunge into Doyle'sWorld—Lost & Found: The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir ArthurConan Doyle. There you will find everything you ever wanted to knowabout the dynamic duo, including much it never would have occurred to you toask."
—NicholasMeyer, Oscar-nominated screenwriter/director and bestsellingauthor ofThe Seven-Per-Cent Solution and The Return ofthe Pharaoh
“Your passport to a thrilling world”
“Absolutely mesmerizing! Son-father duo Daniel Friedman, MD and EugeneFriedman, MD take us on a vividly written journey into the mysterious labyrinththat is the life and mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—a deft unraveling of thetapestry of inspirations, experiences and intricate puzzle pieces that gavebirth to the enigmatic genius of Sherlock Holmes. Whether you’re a devoted‘Sherlockian,’ an aficionado of literature, or an eager explorer of the humanpsyche, this book is your passport to a thrilling world where fiction andreality blur into one.”
—Ben Mezrich, New York Times bestselling author of
TheAccidental Billionaires and Dumb Money
“Impressive research”
“Sir Arthur Conan Doyle revolutionized the mystery novel when he createdSherlock Holmes—but now, in their new book Doyle’s World,the Friedmans may just have revolutionized how we look at Doyle himself.Drawing on all manner of impressive research, this book delivers the goods. Iteven presents some brand new mysteries of its own, with solutions to boot.Holmes and Doyle fans, unite!”
—Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Bone Collector and Hunting Time
“Detect clues to long-debated Doylean literary mysteries”
“Whether you call yourself a ‘Holmesian,’ a ‘Watsonite’—or, God forbid, a‘Lestradian’—you will be thrilled to detect clues to long-debated Doyleanliterary mysteries revealed by Drs. Friedman and Friedman without leavingthe comfort of your own tatty, Le Corbusier armchair. Had anothercrazy day? Then relax with an old Hungarian Tokay, indulge in somecommon black shag in a briarwood pipe, and savor Doyle’s World—Lost & Found: TheUnknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Thegame is afoot!”
—IanPunnett, MDiv, PhD, Coast to Coast AM / iHeartRadio
Doyle’sWorld is no ordinary biography about one of the world'smost influential writers. It is instead a work that deciphers in particular thecryptic origins and actual scientific methods used by fiction's most famousconsulting detective Sherlock Holmes—and a work that provides a detailed lookinto the psyche and working life of Holmes’ creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.The book follows Doyle’s entire illustrious literary career, with emphasis on theSherlock Holmes mysteries as they evolved from the late 1880s to the early1900s. Revealed here for the first time—by son-father writing team DanielFriedman, MD, and Eugene Friedman, MD—are the many inspirations behindthe physical, emotional, and intellectual characteristics that Doyle wovetogether so deftly to bring his legendary sleuth to life. Readers are in formany surprises as the Friedmans bring forth tantalizing parallels between theliterary realm of both Sherlock Holmes—along with his various other fiction andnonfiction works—and the actual events from Doyle’s childhood and earlyadulthood that served as frequent inspiration.
The authors offer answers to long-debated and mysterious questions, such as:
*From whom did Sherlock Holmes actually learn the art of detective work?
* Why did Doyle kill off Sherlock Holmes—and how did the country of Japaninspire how he brought his famous detective back to life after nearly a decade?
* What story elements did Doyle borrow from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island?
* How did Doyle apply his fervent belief in Spiritualism to a variety of Holmesstories?
* Who inspired Doyle to write about civil rights after a steamship journey in1882?
* How did the women in Doyle's lifecome to influence the relationships with women that both Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have across sixty written adventures?
Doyle’sWorld is divided into three sections. The first isdedicated to the elements—both good and bad—that comprised Doyle’s childhoodand early adult years, and how an assemblage of persons and places and thingsfrom his life found their way into his literature. The second sectionemphasizes the highly complex themes and plots present in the Sherlock Holmesadventures, while it also thoroughly examines some of Doyle’s strengths—and weaknesses—asa public figure of his time. The Friedmans also reveal how Doyle was able tosubtly incorporate his own political, social, and religious views—inparticular, his passionate and often bewildering embrace of Spiritualism—into theHolmes stories. And in the third section, the authors offer two “lost” storiesthey uncovered that were written by Doyle under a pseudonym—accompanied by textual analysis with which they make their case.
This is a work of rich detail and in-depth scholarship that should win overboth established fans of Doyle and devoted “Sherlockians” everywhere—and thatwill engage, and entertain, allothers who enter this intriguing hall of literary mirrors.
Product Details
- Publisher: Square One (January 9, 2024)
- Length: 344 pages
- ISBN13: 9780757004483
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Raves and Reviews
“A deep dive into all things [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle . . . [T]he father-and-son team of Eugene and Daniel Friedman offers a ‘fresh and unexpected perspective’ on the doctor and his famous fictional character. They begin by looking at Arthur Conan Doyle’s early years ‘under the lens of a microscope,’ uncovering obscure bits of biographical information, concluding Doyle inserted portions of his personality and early years into the characters of Holmes and Watson . . . They uncover a ‘long overlooked and virtually unknown Black leader Doyle met . . . [who] ‘lurks behind his civil rights–inspired tales’ . . . [and cover] Doyle’s importance as a doctor who spoke out about urgent health matters like vaccinations and water contaminants . . . They also consider how Professor John Moriarty and Holmes’ relationship was becoming a ‘millstone’ around the physician’s neck. After he killed Holmes off, ardent readers persuaded Doyle to bring him back . . . The book concludes with a special treat: two stories by one of Doyle’s mentors, Dr. Reginald Ratcliff Hoare, stories the Friedmans endeavor to prove with scrupulous textual analysis were actually written by Doyle . . . suited for hard-core fans [of Doyle and Holmes].”
– Kirkus Reviews
“There’s a whole book-load here . . . illustratingthe authors’ thesis that ‘Doyle used his own life as a source for his fiction.’Sometimes gloriously, as when the Skriker, a mythical beast from his childhood,is magnificently reincarnated as the glowing Hound of the Baskervilles .. . There are knockouts, such as when it’s revealed that ‘The Sign of the Four’is a landlocked version of Stevenson’s Treasure Island . . .Sherlockians will love this and want more.”
– Booklist (ALA)
"[A] lively book . . . [the Friedmans] are clearly in their element when drawing (and often uncovering) connections between historical events, people Doyle encountered, and the myriad plot twists and characters in the Holmes tales . . . Topics are covered in copious detail, with layer upon layer of context and explanation . . . [the Friedmans] have also published here in this book—for the first time—two short stories that the Friedmans believe were actually written by [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle in the late 1800s under a pseudonym . . . If the world of Sherlock Holmes and its ever-inventive creator Doyle grip you in the same thrall that it so clearly has the Friedmans, then Doyle’s World — Lost Found will be a great read. It’s packed with lore, real-life detail, ambitious assertions, and an obvious — and infectious — love of its subject."
– Jana R. Martin, Medium.com
“AN ENGAGINGREAD”
“While ostensibly a biography of [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle, Doyle’sWorld—Lost Found is, in fact, much more . . . It therefore‘transcends mere biography and literary criticism,’ The authors intentionallyeschew from using any biographies or book written about Doyle after 1943, andinstead rely on primary sources . . . [It] will appeal most to fellowenthusiasts of Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes mysteries . . . an engaging read . . . following [the authors’] case is always a pleasure and enjoying howthey let their evidence unfold is part of the fun.”
– New York Journal of Books
“This is an intriguing book, a book which is a mustread if you are a Sherlock Holmes hardcore fan but also an entertaining one asConan Doyle was a complex character: a physician, a spiritualist, a scientistattracted by the paranormal, a man who faced a lot of grief . . . [authors] Danieland Eugene Friedman did a lot of research and delivered an intriguing book thatdoesn’t leave any shadow or mystery in Doyle’s life . . . It’s a great read ifyou are interested in the history of mystery writing or a great fan of Holmes.”
– "Scrapping & Playing" (book review blog site)
"The game is still afoot. In the case of Arthur Conan Doyle, whose Sherlock Holmes stories continue to intrigue, puzzle and surprise readers, new clues await revelation. You'll find them in Doyle's World—Lost Found."
– New York Newsday
"Is there a Sherlockian fan on your list? Then imagine the excitement when Doyle’s World Lost Found: The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Daniel Friedman, MD, and Eugene Friedman, MD, (Square One Publishers) is beneath the tree. This book fills in a lot of the cracks between the Holmes mysteries with info from the tales’ author’s life. Fans of literature will want this book, and so will Holmes readers." --Terri Schlichenmeyer, syndicated book reviewer ("The Bookworm Sez")
– Terri Schlichenmeyer, syndicated book reviewer ("The Bookworm Sez")
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