A fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.
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