“A Scandal in Bohemia” is a short story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in 1891 and is considered one of the most popular and well-known stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon.

The stories follow the exploits of Holmes and his loyal friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, as they solve a variety of mysteries and crimes in Victorian-era London.

Some of the most famous stories in the collection include “A Scandal in Bohemia,” which introduces the character of Irene Adler, the only woman to have ever outwitted Holmes; “The Red-Headed League,” which involves a strange organization that pays men with red hair for doing unusual tasks; and “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” in which Holmes investigates a family curse that has led to the mysterious death of one of the heirs.

The stories are notable for their complex plots, vividly drawn characters, and the intricate deductions made by Holmes, who is often described as the archetypal “consulting detective.” Doyle’s writing style is precise and concise, capturing the atmosphere and mood of Victorian London, and making the reader feel as if they are solving the mysteries alongside Holmes and Watson.