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Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes

Ars Technica ·First reported 1d ago

Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes — Image: Ars Technica

Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes .

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