Arthur & George
Arthur & George by Julian Barnes is a compelling narrative published by Nick Hern Books in 2010. This reprint edition spans 131 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts the real-life case from 1903 in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the renowned creator of Sherlock Holmes, becomes embroiled in a sensational crime involving Birmingham solicitor George Edalji, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as guilt, innocence, identity, and race woven throughout the story. The gripping account not only mirrors the intrigue of a Sherlock Holmes mystery but also delves into the complexities of Edalji’s plight and Conan Doyle’s role in seeking justice. This stage adaptation, crafted by playwright David Edgar, was first performed in 2010, bringing a fresh perspective to this historical drama.
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The gripping story of the sensational, real-life case in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle found himself playing detective – based on Julian Barnes’s Booker Prize-nominated novel.
In 1903, Birmingham solicitor George Edalji was found guilty of a terrible crime and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. Desperate to prove his innocence, he recruited Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, to help solve his mysterious case and win him a pardon.
As absorbing as any Sherlock Holmes mystery, Arthur & George also raises many questions about guilt and innocence, identity, nationality and race.
This stage adaptation of Arthur & George, by acclaimed playwright David Edgar, was first performed at Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse in 2010.
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