# Meet the Real-life Scottish Surgeon Who Inspired Sherlock Holmes

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> **Published:** 2026-10-26T20:15:07.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/meet-the-real-life-scottish-surgeon-who-inspired-sherlock-holmes)  
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## Executive Summary
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes .

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/meet-the-real-life-scottish-surgeon-who-inspired-sherlock-holmes)**: Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes — _Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes ._

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