Sherlock Holmes is one of the most popular characters in English literature. This is a story about a brilliant detective who managed to unravel the most complex cases. He was assisted in his investigations by Dr. Watson, with whom they rented an apartment on Baker Street. "A Study in Scarlet" is the first work when the ingenious Sherlock Holmes appears.
Acquaintance with the famous detective
This story was written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. It is divided into two parts which tells about the beginning of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. A brief summary of "Etude in Scarlet" should begin with the fact that the narration is conducted on behalf of Dr. Watson.
He talks about how he served in Afghanistan, was wounded and sent to England. The doctor went to London and began to look for someone with whom he could rent an apartment. He meets his old friend Stampford. He tells John that one of his acquaintances is also looking for a neighbor.
Dr. Watson was delighted, but Stampford warns him that this gentleman has a slightly strange character. During the first meeting, Sherlock Holmes surprises Watson by reporting on his service in Afghanistan. Mr. Holmes says he found an apartment on Baker Street.
Dr. Watson is watching his strange neighbor. He notes his amazing knowledge in some areas and at the same time ignorance in others. The doctor sees that Sherlock Holmes is very energetic, and sometimes becomes lethargic. Also, sometimes a variety of people come to his neighbor, whom he calls customers. Sometimes detective Lestrage appears in their living room.
Once Dr. Watson reads one article about the method of deduction, and it does not impress him. Sherlock says that he wrote it and explains to surprised John about the method of deduction and also says that he is a detective consultant. And then the messenger brings Holmes a letter.
The Mysterious Case at Loriston Gardens
Further, in a brief summary of "Etudes in Scarlet", it should be noted that the letter received by the brilliant detective talks about the mysterious murder that was committed on a half-empty estate in Loriston Gardens. Sherlock asks for help detective Tobias Gregson. Holmes decides to take up this matter and invites Dr. Watson to join him.
Arriving at the place, they meet two detectives - Tobias Gregson and Lestrade. They tell him what they managed to learn, and Sherlock Holmes uses his method of deduction. At the same time, he speaks with sarcasm about the mental abilities of detectives from Scotland Yard. Sherlock Holmes agrees to help them in the investigation, but intends to use his methods. And for starters, he goes to talk with constable John Rance.
Conversation with the constable
In a brief summary of "Etudes in crimson tones" it is necessary to note the conversation of the detective with the constable. Sherlock Holmes on the way to the constable explained to Dr. Watson how he managed to find out so much information. He also says that this was not done by a German, according to the police, but the participant in this crime simply wanted to confuse the police.
Arriving at John Ransa, Mr. Holmes invites him to tell half-sovereign once again about the events that happened. The constable says that he saw a man who was very drunk coming out of a house in Loriston Gardens. He had a red face that was hidden behind a scarf. Sherlock Holmes told the constable that he was not a drunkard and he missed the clue.
Struck by the intelligence of the detective, Dr. Watson is wondering why this man returned? Sherlock Holmes says that he needed a wedding ring, which was found at the victim. The detective is pleased that he came across such an interesting affair and offers to call him "Etude in crimson tones."
Strange old woman
Sherlock Holmes decided to post an announcement that he had found an engagement ring. An old woman responded to the announcement and said that it was her daughter’s ring. Dr. Watson believed the strange visitor, but a brilliant detective decided to follow her: he was sure that she was an accomplice.
In a brief summary of "Etudes in Scarlet", it should be noted that Holmes immediately went after the visitor and returned only in the evening. And Dr. Watson noted that he was both having fun and upset. The detective says that it was no old woman, but a disguised actor and accomplice of the one they needed. Despite the fact that he missed it, Sherlock was not going to give up and continued to reflect on a mysterious affair.
Caught criminal
In a brief retelling of "Etudes in Scarlet", it should be noted that two detectives - Gregson and Lestrange - continued to conduct their investigation. Gregson comes to the detective and tells that he has found the murderer of Enoch Drebber. He went to the landlady of the apartment, which he rented and Madame Cherpentier talks about how terrible a person Drebber was. It turns out that her son Arthur, deciding to protect his sister, hit the guest.
Gregson concludes that he is the one they seek. But then Lestrange comes and reports that Drebber's secretary, Mr. Stangerson, was killed. Based on the testimony of the milkman boy, Holmes and Watson understand that all this was done by one person. Detectives insist that Sherlock tell them what he knows.
Holmes asks Dr. Watson to examine the Stangerson pills. Using an experiment, a detective concludes that one was a simple pill and the other contained poison.
One of Holmes street boys comes to Baker Street and says that the crew has arrived. A cabman rises into the living room and Sherlock announces to everyone that it is Jefferson Hope, who poisoned Enoch Drebber and Mr. Stangerson.
John and Lucy Ferrier
Further on the plot "Etudes in crimson tones" the narrative is carried over many years ago. The reader is described by the desert, which the emaciated companion with a little girl in her arms is trying to cross. The traveler is very tired of the road and understands that if they cannot find water, they will not survive. Of their tribe, only he and the little girl survived.
On the way they meet Mormons. There are heroes and meet with his brother Stangers. Mormons agree to take them with them if they accept the Mormon faith. John Ferrier agrees and adopts Lucy. John manages to become rich thanks to his thriving farm, and Lucy grows up as a beauty.
Once a girl meets a young seeker Jefferson Hope. The young man turns out to be a little familiar with John Ferrier. Hope falls in love with Lucy and gets her father's wedding permit. The girl agrees with him, and it remains to wait for his return from the mines.
The tragedy of the Ferrier family
One day, an elder of the tribe comes to John Ferrier and says that his daughter’s hands ask for two Mormons at once - the son of Brother Stangerson and the son of Brother Drebber. But the old farmer did not share the views of Mormons on marriage and asked for time to think. John Ferrier and Lucy decided to report this to Hope and to escape.
Then Stangerson and Drebber come to them. Ferrier chases them away and begins to threaten him. With great difficulty, Hope was able to get to them. Having gathered all the supplies, the father and daughter and the young seeker left Utah. But a chase was sent for them. John Ferrier was killed, and Lucy was married to Drebber. But the girl could not recover from grief and died. Jefferson Hope decided to avenge the Mormons for what they did.
Hope's story
Jefferson Hope agreed to tell a sad story about why he decided to take revenge on Drebber and Stangerson. He said that he had a fatal illness and the detectives allowed him to testify in Holmes’s house. Hope had been watching his enemies for many years, but they were able to elude him.
Finally, he was able to overtake them in London. Hope got a job as a cabman and decided to make two pills: one with poison, the other absolutely harmless. Jefferson decided to give the Mormons a chance and choose the pill themselves. Hope was happy that he could avenge his father and daughter Ferrier.
Jefferson did not live to see the trial, so his testimony was printed in newspapers according to the Scotland Yard detectives. Sherlock then, in A Study in Scarlet, tells Dr. Watson how he came to the conclusion of who killed Drebber and Stangerson. John Watson asked for permission to write a story about this. So, Arthur Conan Doyle began the story of Sherlock Holmes in "Study in Scarlet" - a brilliant detective and his friend Dr. Watson.