by Robert Ryan · Simon & Schuster UK · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781471135088
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«A Study in Murder» is a historical suspense novel by Robert Ryan, published by Simon & Schuster UK in paperback (480 pages, in English).
In 1917, Dr John Watson is a doctor at a prisoner-of-war camp in Germany. When an inmate is found murdered and it is blamed on the Red Cross parcel, Watson suspects there is more to it. After finding an alleged escape plan, he is sent to solitary confinement and decides to escape to uncover the camp's crimes with the help of Sherlock Holmes.
Third instalment in the «Dr Watson Thrillers» series, also cited as «Dr John Watson».
For readers of historical suspense and Sherlock Holmes fans who want to see Dr Watson take on the role of investigator.
Robert Bushnell Ryan was an American actor and activist. He became known for his roles in films noir and Westerns, gaining fame for his portrayals of both hardened anti-heroes and ruthless villains. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Crossfire (1947), and a BAFTA Award for his performance in Billy Budd (1962). He was also an accomplished stage actor, winning a Drama Desk Award for a 1971 revival of Long Day's Journey into Night.
