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 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 20 languages and sold over 413,000 copies worldwide. He is also a long-time contributor to The Statesman's Yearbook, the geo-political guide to the world that celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2013. He lives in London with his wife and two children.
A gripping read. --The Sherlock Holmes Journal Daniel Smith's book provides an enthralling real-life murder mystery that also sheds new light on the creation of fiction's most famous detective. --Daily Mail Fascinating and expertly written: a true murder story that brings the real background of Sherlock Holmes and his creator strikingly to life. --Andrew Lycett, author, Conan Doyle: The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes Sheer delight. A Victorian murder mystery to rival the best of Conan Doyle. --Classic Crime critic, Daily Mail The fictional Sherlock Holmes was born in a world of Victorian crime and mysteries. The sensational Ardlamont murder trial in 1893 was one of those inspirations... Daniel Smith does a wonderful job [of] recreating the trial in all its twists and complexities, a case worthy of Sherlock himself. --Paul French, winner of the Edgar and Dagger awards for true crime writing and author of City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir and Midnight in Peking