Arthur Conan Doyle - The Speckled Band: "Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their own secreting."

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Beyond his iconic Sherlock Holmes tales, Arthur Conan Doyle excelled in writing short stories that delve into the horrific and macabre, showcasing a different side of his literary talent. Born in Edinburgh in 1859, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and worked as a ship's surgeon before establishing a medical practice in Portsmouth. Struggling to attract patients, he turned to writing, leading to the creation of his first novel, The Mystery of Cloomber, and ultimately a prolific career as a writer across various genres.