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Begin with the reading orderThe best Sherlock Holmes reading order, including publication order, beginner routes, and spoiler-aware advice.
Read this guideA spoiler-safe introduction to Conan Doyle, the creation of Holmes, and the writer behind Baker Street.
Read this guideThe best Sherlock Holmes stories for beginners, with reasons to start here and what to read next.
Read this guideA spoiler-aware guide to Holmes’s most famous novel.
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