The Seven Per Cent Solution by Nicholas Meyer
Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D.
The book is a pastiche of the famous detective genre, presenting itself as a lost manuscript by Dr. John H. Watson, which recounts an adventure where the legendary sleuth, grappling with a cocaine addiction, is taken by Watson to see Sigmund Freud in Vienna. During the course of his treatment, the detective becomes involved in a thrilling case that involves an international kidnapping and a sinister criminal mastermind. The story cleverly weaves together the realms of detective fiction and historical figures, offering a unique mystery that explores the intersection of psychology, addiction, and crime-solving.
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- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 64th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)