The Case Book of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, available only through Quality Paperback Book Club, is a consummate companion to the Sherlock Holmes canon. Included here are extensive information on both the author and his sublime creation, the world's first consulting detective; a comprehensive bibliography of all of Conan Doyle's works; and critical pieces from three illustrious Holmes devotees: G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, and A.E. Murch. No proper Sherlockian, seasoned or novice, should be without The Case Book of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.
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