You know the plots, but what about the minutiae? We delve into the Sherlock Holmes stories and answers questions that arise, clarify... more
“drawn on six different banks” [VALL] Banks and bankers are important to Sherlock Holmes. From... more
“You know my methods. Apply them!” [HOUN] In 1893, a curious entry appeared in the... more
“the Japanese system of wrestling” [EMPT] When Sherlock Holmes defeated Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls,... more
“the sweat was pouring down my face” [BLUE] Turkish baths come up in just two of... more
“when you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth” [SIGN] In... more
“We shall then take you into partnership” [SIGN] Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are forever linked,... more
“a singular set of people, Watson” [WIST] Image credit: The Baker Street... more
“the compliments of the season” [BLUE] There is only one Sherlock Holmes story that takes place... more
“I have always had an idea that I would have made a highly efficient criminal” [CHAS] ... more
“You look like a general who is planning a battle” [HOUN] The Battle... more