The Genius of Baker Street
The most famous detective is Sherlock Holmes. The violin and pipe-wielding detective was created by English writer Arthur C. Doyle and is featured in 4 novels and 56 short stories. The most famous of these are A Study in Scarlet and A Scandal in Bohemia.
Dr. John Watson is inextricably linked to Sherlock. The wartime doctor who wrote Sherlock's biography and recorded his friend's stories in the books.
Sherlock Holmes is one of the few detectives to meet his end. He's backed by his rival James Moriarty. He causes Holmes to fall into the Reichenbach Falls in the short story "The Final Problem". But at the request of the readers, A. C. Doyle revived it in the short story "The Empty House."
The Belgian Gentleman
What comes to mind when you say gentleman? For many, it's the endearingly meticulous Hercule Poirot. Unlike other detectives, he relies on methods of deduction and interviews with witnesses.
Hercule Poirot was created in the mind of Agatha Christie - the master of detective stories. It has been adapted for the television screen by actor David Suchet, and recently the film versions by Kenneth Branagh have been released.
The Fair Lawmen
Two literary detectives are alternated by a pair of real-life characters. Federal agents Izzy Einstein and Moe Smith were among the most feared law enforcement officers during America's Prohibition era.
They had 4,392 arrests to their credit, and most of their cases went to trial.
Both used disguises and undercover work to penetrate the deepest criminal structures.
It was their diligence that proved fatal. Their superiors didn't like the corruption exposed in the police force and suspended them.
18 Cases of the Prague Councilor
The experienced Inspector Karel Vacátko was written from the pen of Jiří Marek. However, he is etched in our memory thanks to Jaroslav Marván's portrayal of him, who played him eighteen times.
The series Sinful People of Prague is still one of the most repeated TV shows.
Some sources say that the councilor Vacátko has its real basis in the person of the detective Josef Vaňásek. However, this information has been denied by his family.
We can only guess about the true origin of the charismatic inspector.
FAQ
How many stories are there about Sherlock Holmes?
Four novels and 56 short stories. The most famous are A Study in Scarlet and A Scandal in Bohemia.
Who is Hercule Poirot?
A meticulous Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie. Unlike other detectives, he relies on methods of deduction and interviews with witnesses.
Who were Izzy Einstein and Moe Smith?
Real-life federal agents of the Prohibition era in America. They had 4,392 arrests to their credit and used disguises and undercover work.
Who is Inspector Vacátko?
A Czech detective written by Jiří Marek. Actor Jaroslav Marván played him eighteen times in the series Sinful People of Prague.
Pretty Tough Guy
Literary detectives aren't just brilliant minds and often have all sorts of bad habits. Sherlock Holmes, a keen pipe-lover, and Philip Marlowe know this. This private American eye had an undiluted taste for alcohol and smoked one from the other.
Alcoholism, unorthodox hard methods and visits to brothels did not spoil his career. He appeared in more than 30 short stories, solving cases with an arrogance peculiar to himself.
