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A tale of witchcraft in the Northern Isles, in which some long-concealed secrets are revealed - concerning not only the Dark Arts but also the Great Detective himself.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To me, this novel attempts to imagine the interior life of Sherlock Holmes which I very much enjoyed. It is not a plot of action but more an opportunity to contemplate and work with Holmes as he attempts to unravel the complex mystery of Mr Tollemache's disappearance. I found the imagery and period detail rich and imaginatively satisfying, particularly sections such as the Halloween bonfires and the evening with the beautiful and enigmatic Louisa Reid. Holmes's relationship with Crowley is an interesting twist and offers some fascinating dialogue between two men of powerful intellect and unconventional views. Louisa, too, is intriguing because she stands outside our conception of the 'Victorian woman' and is highly educated, bohemian and sexually active. Whilst the novel is dialogue-heavy in places, the concepts are worthy of debate, though my mind was fired most by the interplay of character, the descriptions and atmosphere of the island and the details mentioned above. A worthy re-imagining.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A mystery of the Northern Isles as seen through the eyes of literature's greatest detective.
11 Oct 2011
Format:Paperback
The novel is set in 1899 and is rich in detail of dress and manners of the period thus allowing Mr Revill to create full and believable characterisations. The Holmes character retains the analytical, problem solving mind of the original but the philosophical discussions central to the novel are as much 21st century as 19th: there is an interesting exploration of Holmes' sexuality, which makes it a thoroughly modern read.
It is an age of change and commercialisation, which is well researched by the author who has included a rich amount of detail lending the work a depth of historical realism. The scientific rationality of Holmes is juxtaposed with the superstitions of some characters and the magical positions of others such as Ms Reid and Crowley, leading to interesting philosophical questions.
Stimulating, satisying and enjoyable read.
It is an age of change and commercialisation, which is well researched by the author who has included a rich amount of detail lending the work a depth of historical realism. The scientific rationality of Holmes is juxtaposed with the superstitions of some characters and the magical positions of others such as Ms Reid and Crowley, leading to interesting philosophical questions.
Stimulating, satisying and enjoyable read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"A Case of Witchcraft" by Joe Revill teams Holmes rather improbably with Aleister Crowley to investigate the disappearance of an eminent folklorist in what's described as a "remote and rather backward northern isle". The situation is strongly reminiscent of "The Wicker Man", but, of course, Holmes is not Sergeant Howie. His attitude towards the so-called Old Religion, not to mention the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, is remarkably liberal, but perhaps that's the influence of his companion. "A Case of Witchcraft" is a decided oddity, but well written (in the third person) and thoroughly researched.
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