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The third edition of this well-received collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories. Sherlock Magazine called the original edition "One of the best collections of Holmes pastiches for some time" and the Newsletter of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London said "Mr Stockwell clearly knows his period and has an engagingly inventive imagination." Other critics have remarked how the author hits off the Watsonian idiom with remarkable accuracy, the president of the Czech Society of Sherlock Holmes saying "The stories look like being from the pen of John H Watson himself" and the Midwest Book Review stating "Completely faithful to the spirit and tone of the Doyle originals." This new edition contains a total of seventeen unusual, bizarre and thoroughly intriguing tales written in the classic manner. Why does a man wear a yellow top hat to feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square? Why should a maiden lady be terrified at receiving a jigsaw, piece by piece? How can a cyclist disappear in the snow without leaving any traces? The answers to these and many other enigmas are revealed by the master sleuth in this collection of stories written in the authentic style as narrated by Dr Watson.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent collection of new Sherlock Holmes tales. Alan Stockwell has nailed the style and period superbly and his theatrical knowledge is used to great effect - especially on 'The Bride of the Moon' which features Maskelyne the magician and 'The Oppressed Tragedian' with Sir Henry Irving no less.
The stories are imaginative and well constructed and will not dissapoint Sherlock Holmes fans, lovers of all types of detective stories or those new to the genre.
The stories are imaginative and well constructed and will not dissapoint Sherlock Holmes fans, lovers of all types of detective stories or those new to the genre.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After a long time a perfect collection of amazing cases of Sherlock Holmes again.
The plots of these pastiches are consistent with the famous Detective. And stories look like being from the pen of John H Watson himself. Mr Stockwell proves to be his worthy successor knowing the original Holmesian Canon as well as life and institutions of Victorian England. I spent wonderful Christmas time when reading this singular book.
Ales Kolodrubec, president of the Czech Society of Sherlock Holmes,
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
The plots of these pastiches are consistent with the famous Detective. And stories look like being from the pen of John H Watson himself. Mr Stockwell proves to be his worthy successor knowing the original Holmesian Canon as well as life and institutions of Victorian England. I spent wonderful Christmas time when reading this singular book.
Ales Kolodrubec, president of the Czech Society of Sherlock Holmes,
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a lovely collection of stories - written in a lovely style and easy to read whether you are a Holmes fan or not. Could the author be a re-incarnation? "The Absent Professor" is excellent as is "The Abandoned Bicycle" - but the whole book is a joy and now has pride of place in my study. I hope this author will put together some more stories soon.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Close to the Original Style - But Lacks the Final Edge
I assume that most people who are likely to buy this book are avowed Sherlock Holmes fans and are looking for some more. Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by M. G. Chisholm
Singularly entertaining stories
In this book Stockwell writes new tales about Sherlock Holmes in the manner of the original Conan Doyle short stories. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2008 by Detective Dave
Just plain BAD!
I don't know what the reviewers who gave this book more than two stars have read, but NOT this book! Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2008 by Alessandro di Francia
Facts are correct
To respond to Mr Hoyis, below, I did a bit of research:
Mr Stockell cannot be faulted in the matter of photography. Read more
Mr Stockell cannot be faulted in the matter of photography. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Avid Bookreader
Sensible stories nicely written
I found the stories in keeping with Conan Doyle's original style and enjoyed reading them. It's a great book for people who have read and read the originals and long for some new... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by H. Wojtczak
An unmissable collection of ingenious Sherlock Holmes stories
In this, his expanded volume of 17 stories, Alan Stockwell presents the reader with a rich diversity of intriguing tales, as narrated by Dr. Watson. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by Jean A. Morgan
Disappointing
Inspired by the reviews of others, I bought this book, and felt sadly let down by it. I have read other Holmes pastiches before - the finest were those produced by Adrian... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by Hoyus
An Enjoyable Set of Holmes Pastiches
In this very enjoyable book Alan Stockwell has provided us with a sparkling collection of pastiche Holmes Adventures, well worthy to be considered in the lineage of the tales... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Auberon Redfearn
Stockwell's Sherlock..Just Brillient!
I bought this book a couple of years ago and thought the stories very strong. This new edition is twice as good as there are three additional new stories and an arresting new... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2007 by Dave Anstee
Perfect Holmes Pastiches
So many Sherlock Holmes pastiches verge on the ridiculous - Holmes meeting Dracula, going back in time, into space and so on - that it is very refreshing to find this collection of... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2006 by R. Biddle
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