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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: 860,506 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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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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