You know the plots, but what about the minutiae? We delve into the Sherlock Holmes stories and answers questions that arise, clarify... more
“my poor little reputation, such as it is, will suffer shipwreck if I am so candid” [REDH] ... more
"a remarkable cow" [PRIO] The third week of the month means it's time for Master's Class: a look at an... more
"A touch! A distinct touch!" [VALL] Every author owes something to Shakespeare. His inventiveness with language has withstood the test... more
“As to your dates, that is the biggest mystification of all.” [CREE] This is another instance of the... more
“Drive like the devil” [SCAN] Call this the case of the overlooked fact. And one that was... more
“There’s not a tree in the park” [EMPT] The third week of the month means it's time for Master's Class:... more
“Holmes turned to his desk and, unlocking it, drew out a small case-book” [SPEC] The first week of the month... more
“grazing the top of the oak” [MUSG] I think that I shall never see... a Sherlock Holmes... more
“a look of grief and despair” [BERY] Let's face it: when clients arrived to consult Sherlock Holmes, they were... more