Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes (Arsène Lupin, #2)

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by Maurice Leblanc

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Why is he named Herlock Sholmes? It's irritating when you're used to pronounce "Sherlock Holmes".
Denise みか Hutchins Because when this was first written, Sherlock Holmes was still under the copyright of Doyle, who was still alive even, and Leblanc did not attempt to …moreBecause when this was first written, Sherlock Holmes was still under the copyright of Doyle, who was still alive even, and Leblanc did not attempt to get permission before using the name in his stories. So, to avoid legal action, the name was changed to Herlock Sholmes.(less)
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