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"The many who hunger for more tales of the Great Detective will delight in veteran British crime writer June Thomson's fifth Sherlock Holmes story collection, The Secret Notebooks of Sherlock Holmes. Thomson is able both to summon Watson's unique narrative voice and convincingly recreate the characters of Holmes and his Boswell. These six new adventures respectfully emulate Conan Doyle's originals with nary a false note -- or historical guest celebrity." -- Publishers Weekly
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In Sherlock Holmes 's London, reputations are fragile and scandal can be ruinous. In order to protect the names of the good (and not-so-good), Dr. Watson comes to the decision that his accounts of some of his friend 's most brilliant cases must never see the light of day. Concealing the manuscripts in an old dispatch box deep in the vaults of a Charing Cross bank, Dr. Watson preserves the honor of others and in doing so proves himself a true gentleman as well as a good friend. But then a hundred years pass, and the mysteries outlast the memories of those they once could have harmed An aluminum crutch betrays the criminal who relies upon it for support An Italian Cardinal lies dead in a muddy yard in Spitalfields What do a pair of suspiciously successful gamblers have in common with the Transylvanian mind-reader, Count Rakoczi? And can Holmes and Watson outwit the jewel thief who has the nerve to steal from the King of Scandinavia?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I hadn't heard of June Thomson's pastiches of Sherlock Holmes so was surprised to find that this is the fifth volume, and wasn't sure what to expect. In summary this is an entertaining read which tries to stay faithful to Conan Doyle's creations and manages that fairly well. Thomson's Holmes is a softer character than the original, teasing Watson affectionately about his lack of erudition more in the manner of Poirot and Hastings than true Holmes. And while Thomson works hard at capturing the atmosphere of Victorian London, there's something oddly different about the tone of the stories here. For example the first one concerns two card-sharps who are cheating in an illegal gambling hall, which seems an odd choice for a SH story. Despite tiny quibbles, this is an entertaining collection of stories that pays tribute to a greater author, and for fans is well worth a read.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Score another for Ms. Thomson!
5 July 2005
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
While reading this book, it becomes very easy to see why June Thomson's books go UP in value, not down. I have managed to collect three volumes of her short stories only because two volumes were re-published in paperback. Those I have. Since I bought my copy of this book, it has doubled in value.
Why? The quality of the stories is at least equal to the original ones. And they are the stories that Watson hinted at in the canon, but never published. I have read many interpetations of these stories by various authors, but Ms. Thomson holds to the writing style of the good doctor. I believe the Conan Doyle Estate would agree.
But by now, people should expect the Raven to find fault with something. That's what a review is all about-- Criticism. In this case it's the annoying list of reasons why Watson isn't going to publish the case. (The same holds true for the other books I mentioned.) It kind of takes away from the story. But I really enjoy the three books I have, and wish I could afford the other two. That's how good these stories are! Quoth the Raven...
Why? The quality of the stories is at least equal to the original ones. And they are the stories that Watson hinted at in the canon, but never published. I have read many interpetations of these stories by various authors, but Ms. Thomson holds to the writing style of the good doctor. I believe the Conan Doyle Estate would agree.
But by now, people should expect the Raven to find fault with something. That's what a review is all about-- Criticism. In this case it's the annoying list of reasons why Watson isn't going to publish the case. (The same holds true for the other books I mentioned.) It kind of takes away from the story. But I really enjoy the three books I have, and wish I could afford the other two. That's how good these stories are! Quoth the Raven...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A treat for detective story fans
13 Nov 2004
Format:Hardcover
Former teacher and prolific mystery author June Thompson presents The Secret Notebooks Of Sherlock Holmes, an enthralling assembly of stories exquisitely crafted to mesh with the life story of the world's most famous fictional detective. Presented as a hidden collection of writings that Dr. Watson hid to protect the reputations of the good and not-so-good people that he and Holmes encountered in their line of work, The Secret Notebooks Of Sherlock Holmes ventures into the realms of deception, intrigue, high stakes and often the grim ruthlessness of criminals determined to carry out their plan. A treat for detective story fans in general and a "must read" title for dedicated Sherlock Holmes fans in particular, The Secret Notebooks Of Sherlock Holmes is written in a style that is as reminiscent as possible of Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes classics while remaining easy to assimilate by contemporary readers.
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