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The Secret Notebooks of Sherlock Holmes (Hardcover)

by June Thomson (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby (1 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749006986
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749006983
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,012,771 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 this fifth foray into the Watson archives, June Thomson effortlessly recreates Holmesian London, from the glittering hotels to the overcrowded slums, and in so doing pulls the reader back into a fictional world that has become the stuff of legend.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5* pastiche of Conan Doyle, 29 May 2008
By Roman Clodia (London) - See all my reviews
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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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