While this was the name he preferred to be called, Conan was simply his middle name and not a part of his full surname.ĭetective fiction is a direct result of the advent of detective agencies in the real world. He is often referred to today as Conan Doyle, as though his name were a compound. Thus, Doyle has no direct descendants today. He had five children between two wives, but none of these children had children of their own. A man of diverse interests, Doyle participated heavily in politics and was knighted by King Edward VII for his writing on the Boer War, whereupon he became Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

There was such a backlash against this, however, that he was forced to bring the character back to life in The Hound of the Baskervilles, which would go on to become Holmes’ best-known and best-loved novel. By 1893, Doyle had decided to kill Holmes off. However, he felt that Holmes had backed him into a corner, making it impossible for him to write on other topics-such as his interests in spiritualism or the historical novel. The character was a great success with the public, and Doyle soon found himself a wealthy man. By 1886, he had created the character of Sherlock Holmes. While in medical school, Doyle took up writing as a hobby. He would practice medicine in various forms for much of his early adult life.

With help from members of his extended family, however, Doyle was able to achieve an excellent education and eventually earned a doctorate in medicine.

Barrymore, having gone to great pains while in London to buy a new wardrobe more suited to his new, noble title.Arthur Conan Doyle was born into poverty and an alcoholic father with a history of psychiatric illness. Sir Henry even donates his old wardrobe to Mr. However, after the couple have a chance to explain the unique situation, Sir Henry has a change of heart and allows them to continue their long employment. Barrymore have been aiding Selden in his escape, Sir Henry promptly fires them. Sir Henry is also firm but understanding with regard to his duties at Baskerville Hall. Furthermore, he isn’t afraid to cross the moors alone when he’s trying to court Beryl Stapleton or in pursuit of the criminal Selden.

He declares early on that nothing will stop him from taking possession of Baskerville Hall and promptly moves in, despite the ominous threat of the hound. Asking for help doesn’t mean that Sir Henry is a coward or even all that afraid, however. James Mortimer, Sir Henry enlists the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Upon hearing of the bizarre circumstances surrounding his uncle’s death from Dr. Sir Henry was living in America until news of his inheritance reached him. Sir Henry is alleged to be the last surviving member of the Baskerville line and thus heir to Baskerville Hall following the death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville.

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