Detective fiction (British literature): Name the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Full question: The fictional detective ‘‘Sherlock Holmes’’ was created by which author? Choose the correct option.

FactThe iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

NotesPoe pioneered detective fiction (Dupin); Christie created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple; Chesterton created Father Brown; Collins wrote The Moonstone.

Final AnswerArthur Conan Doyle.