Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.
An enthralling real-life murder mystery that also sheds new light on the creation of fiction’s most famous detective. * Daily Mail * A gripping read. * The Sherlock Holmes Journal * Sherlockian and true crime buffs alike will be enthralled. * Publishers Weekly * Fascinating and expertly written: a true murder story that brings the real background of Sherlock Holmes strikingly to life. -- Andrew Lycett, author of 'Conan Doyle: The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes'