Sherlock Holmes
Many of the stories were made into movies and television dramas. He is a detective who tries to find out who committed crimes. There is a monument in London dedicated to him. He has a sharp mind and solves even the most difficult and strange cases. He works with his friend Dr. Watson, a retired army officer. Holmes plays the violin and smokes a pipe.  He is very smart. He first appeared in 1887 and is known for his detective skills. Sometimes  he takes cocaine and morphine.