Conan Doyle offers a concise portrait of Arthur Conan Doyle that moves beyond his fame as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The book repositions him as a committed man of letters whose work and opinions shaped public debate in late 19th and early 20th-century Britain.

The narrative traces Doyle's literary ambitions alongside his engagement with political and religious questions, showing how his beliefs and public activities informed both fiction and commentary. Readers encounter a balanced overview of his career, major themes, and the cultural context that made him a prominent public figure.

Bloomsbury, 1995. Hardcover, 213 pages.

Key topics covered

• Literary career and major works
• Relationship between fiction and public life
• Political and theological interests

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