From the time Sherlock Holmes was created, the world has been fascinated. Over one hundred later, the public still can't get enough of the great detective. 
 This book starts from the moment Arthur Conan Doyle conceived the idea of a story about an unusual and observant detective, and then follows those who had an influence in bringing Sherlock Holmes through the ages. 
 At times, it seems like the telling drags a little with too much information about the lives of those who had a hand in crafting and promoting Sherlock Holmes, but those details really bring to life what an impact the detective had on so many people. 
 I would recommend this to anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes.