Conan Doyle
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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What Conan Doyle fans never seem to get anymore is straight Sherlock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
Introducing his villain at the start of each series is another modern shift; Conan Doyle saved him for what he believed would be the end of his journey with Holmes.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025
In case it wasn’t clear, dire second-act number “I Owe it All” lays out the show’s inspirations: Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Erle Stanley Gardner.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Her great-great-grandfather, George, opened the store with brother John 144 years ago – before Arthur Conan Doyle had even published his first short story.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2023
“This book is pretty cool. This Sir Arthur Conan Doyle guy knows how to keep his readers hooked.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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