Review
Winner of the 2011 Howlett Literary Award (Sherlock Holmes book of the year) --The Sherlock Holmes Society of London
Product Description
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the most written about men who ever lived but despite this some parts of his life get little attention. One such period is between 1891 and 1894 when he lived in South Norwood in present day south east London. During this period he wrote and published much of his best work including the first two series of Sherlock Holmes short stories. This book looks at his life during this period and, in contrast to other biographies, spends time looking at some of his input into local Norwood life.
About the Author
Alistair is a respected Holmes historian and writer of the acclaimed Eliminate the Impossible (ETI) which has set the standard for recent examinations of Arthur Conan Doyle's works. A fascinating and enjoyable work that has garnered praise from around the Sherlockian world. The Sherlock Holmes Society of London commented in their review of ETI - 'Alistair Duncan knows his Holmes'; - and the Sydney Passengers said he was - 'a writer with both a genuine affection for, and a considerable knowledge of, the great detective'. Alistair generates genuine praise from the leading Holmes societies for his meticulous and frank writing style. His second book - Close To Holmes - A Look at the Connections Between Historical London, Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has proved a hit with Holmes and ACD fans as well as those interested in Victorian London.
