A Scandal in Bohemia Book

This is one of the the stories where we are first introduced to the only woman whom Sherlock ever recognized as being worthy of his attention; Ms. Irene Adler (aka The Woman). The story itself is told from Dr. Watson's perspective, which I find to be a rather clever technique as it gives the readers a chance to see Sherlock's method of reasoning as though they were working alongside him.

It's a short story - I read it in under an hour. It's very readable - Conan Doyle has an easy-to-read style which is quite timeless. Holmes and Watson are such famous characters you feel like you know them. The plot here is relatively simple - particularly as there isn't much time for it to unfold - but is nicely written and entertaining. Based on this I'll definitely go for one of the novels. I'd certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a readable classic.