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The Case of Oscar Slater by Arthur Conan Doyle is a non-fiction book published in 1912, in which Doyle investigates a real-life miscarriage of justice. Oscar Slater, a German-Jewish immigrant living in Scotland, was convicted in 1909 of the brutal murder of an elderly woman, Marion Gilchrist, in Glasgow. Despite weak evidence and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case, Slater was sentenced to life imprisonment. Doyle, convinced of Slater’s innocence, conducted his own investigation, uncovering flaws in the police work and legal proceedings. In the book, Doyle presents a compelling argument for Slater’s wrongful conviction, using logical analysis similar to Sherlock Holmes’ deductive methods. His efforts, along with public pressure, eventually led to Slater’s release in 1927. This book is an early example of investigative journalism and highlights Doyle’s commitment to justice beyond fiction, making it an important historical and legal document. |
About Author |
| Arthur Conan Doyle |
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer, physician, and creator of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he began writing stories in his spare time. Doyle gained worldwide fame with A Study in Scarlet (1887), the first novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. His detective stories, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles, became some of the most influential works in crime fiction. Beyond Holmes, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and supernatural tales. He was also deeply involved in spiritualism later in life. Despite trying to move beyond his detective stories, Holmes remains his most enduring legacy, shaping modern mystery fiction. |
