Round the Red Lamp (1894) is a collection of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, taking its title from the red lamp traditionally hung outside a doctor's practice. Drawing on his own experience as a physician, Doyle presents fifteen tales exploring the medical profession from diverse angles—poignant, humorous, and occasionally macabre. Notable pieces include "Lot No. 249," an early horror story about a reanimated mummy; "The Parasite," a chilling tale of hypnotism; and "The Brown Hand," a ghost story. Blending medical realism with mystery, comedy, and the supernatural, the collection demonstrates Doyle's remarkable versatility beyond his famous Sherlock Holmes stories.
