<P> Sherlock Holmes ( / ˈʃɜːrlɒk ˈhoʊmz / ) is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Known as a `` consulting detective '' in the stories , Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation , forensic science , and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic , which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients , including Scotland Yard . </P>
<P> Sherlock Holmes ( / ˈʃɜːrlɒk ˈhoʊmz / ) is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Known as a `` consulting detective '' in the stories , Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation , forensic science , and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic , which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients , including Scotland Yard . </P>
what is sherlock holmes known as in the stories
what is sherlock holmes known as in the stories
a `` consulting detective ''
a `` consulting detective ''