Doyle's World--Lost & Found

This is no ordinary biography about one of the world's most influential writers. It is instead a work that deciphers the cryptic origins and actual scientific methods used by fiction's most famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes--a work that provides a detailed look into the psyche of Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The book follows Doyle's illustrious literary career as the Sherlock Holmes mysteries evolved during from the late 1880s to the early 1900s. Revealed here for the first time--by son-father writing team Daniel Friedman, MD and Eugene Friedman, MD--are the many inspirations that lay behind the physical, emotional, and intellectual characteristics that Doyle wove together so deftly to bring his legendary sleuth to life. Readers are in for many surprises as the Friedmans bring forth tantalizing parallels between the literary realm of Sherlock Holmes and the actual events from Doyle's childhood and early adulthood that served as frequent inspiration. The authors offer answers to long-debated and mysterious questions, such as: * Who was the real-life inspiration behind Holmes' arch enemy, Professor Moriarty?

* Why did Holmes have such disdain for Scotland Yard?

* What was Holmes' relationship to Mrs. Hudson?

* Did Holmes resort to murder?

* Why did Doyle lobby for divorce reform, while simultaneously attacking the suffragettes?

* From whom did Sherlock Holmes actually learn the art of detective work? Doyle's World ​is divided into three sections. The first is dedicated to the torments of Doyle's childhood, and how it eventually gave rise to the Holmes character. The second section emphasizes the highly complex themes and plots present in the Sherlock Holmes adventures, while the third section is a thoroughly examines Doyle's strengths and weaknesses as a public figure of his time. The Friedmans also reveal how Doyle was able to subtly incorporate his own political and social views into the Holmes character. In addition, the authors offer three "lost" stories that they uncovered were written by Doyle under pseudonyms. It is no coincidence that it took two medical doctors to undercover the many truths--and lies--at play in the often bizarre and always fascinating world of Dr. Doyle, himself a medical doctor. What they have revealed has proven to be just as compelling as any Sherlock Holmes tale. As the reader will see, each story in Doyle's World shines a light upon the life of a complicated man who few people really knew.