The Doyle Diary: The Last Great Conan Doyle Mystery; With A Holmesean Investigation Into The Strange And Curious Case Of Charles Altamont Doyle
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael Baker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The Doyle Diary" by Michael Baker is a compelling work of literary history and biographical investigation. It uncovers the enigmatic life of Charles Altamont Doyle, the younger brother of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose artistic talent was overshadowed by his struggles with mental illness and a mysterious death. This meticulously researched volume presents a "Holmesian" examination of historical records and family secrets, shedding light on the complex relationship between the brothers and the darker aspects of Victorian society. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the real-life mysteries that may have influenced Conan Doyle's fictional narratives.
Author: Michael Baker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The Doyle Diary" by Michael Baker is a compelling work of literary history and biographical investigation. It uncovers the enigmatic life of Charles Altamont Doyle, the younger brother of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose artistic talent was overshadowed by his struggles with mental illness and a mysterious death. This meticulously researched volume presents a "Holmesian" examination of historical records and family secrets, shedding light on the complex relationship between the brothers and the darker aspects of Victorian society. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the real-life mysteries that may have influenced Conan Doyle's fictional narratives.