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The Papers of Sherlock Holmes #2
The Papers of Sherlock Holmes: Volume Two
Spanning events over thirty years, Volume II of The Papers of Sherlock Holmes relates further narratives of Holmes and Watson's days in Baker Street, as well as particulars of Holmes s supposed retirement. Follow along as The Master and his Boswell travel to Yorkshire, where surprising new details of Holmes's past are revealed, and even to the United States in 1921. Written in traditional canonical style, these stories provide fresh details of Holmes's world. Join us as we climb the seventeen steps to the Baker Street sitting room, where Holmes and Watson prepare to begin their next adventure. The game is afoot!
- GenresMystery
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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April 5, 2016
The Papers of Sherlock Holmes: Volume Two by David Marcum
My thanks to Steve and Timi at MX Publications for my review copy of this book. You guys are the best!
I would like to say here that I especially liked this volume because I have been to almost all the locations in the first story. From here in Atkins, VA it is exactly 50 miles to Bristol VA/TN which along with Kingsport and Johnson City is referred to as the Tri-Cities. It is also not far to North Carolina, and Linville Falls is a favorite spot along the Blueridge Parkway. My daughter lives in Nashville, so I pass through Knoxville enough to know my way around a bit. This volume was like bringing 221B Baker Street home…
This volume is the sequel to Volume One of The Papers of Sherlock Holmes. There are two short tales and a novella. Also featured are two personal letters of Holmes and Watson’s family.
“The Affair of the Brother’s Request” brings Holmes and Watson into the familiar areas I have mentioned. Watson is there to meet some of his family, who live at No Business, TN. Holmes has a mission of his own, in nearby Rugby, TN. The town was conceived as an experiment by a British peer of the realm. Now the town is fading, but someone wants a message delivered to his brother, a resident.
“The Adventure of the Madman’s Ceremony” takes place in the same general area as the AOBR. Holmes and Watson are waiting on developments on their case in Linville, NC. (The tale can be read as “Sherlock Holmes and the Brown Mountain Lights,” a story by author James McKay Morton. I found a copy online some time ago.)
Meanwhile Holmes has been asked to go to Maryville, TN by the mother of notorious madman and murderer Harry K Thaw. Mrs. Thaw has made a generous donation to Maryville Collage, and there have been allegations of corruption.
“The Adventure of the Other Brother” is the main story in the book. If Watson was shocked to learn that Mycroft was Holmes’ older brother, imagine his consternation at learning Holmes has another older brother, Sherrinford Holmes, not to mention three nephews! Holmes is urgently summoned to Yorkshire because his brother has been arrested for murder!
A man has been found on Sherrinford’s land, murdered elsewhere and dumped in a ravine. The man is from a religious cult that Sherringford has allowed to camp on his property. He has been stabbed in the back and his throat slit.
The man’s daughter Sophia states that her father and Sherringford were arguing over “the true path.” A neighbor and owner of most of the local property, Augustus Moreland claims he wants to help Sherringford. He has made some extreme money offers for Sherringford’s land, however; and it seems a bit suspicious.
I will go no further. The rest of the story is simply too brilliant to ruin. I will only tease by naming two authors: August Derleth and Rex Stout. Read and learn the rest on your own. It will be worth the wait!
I give this volume five plus stars! I hope to see much more from Mr. David Marcum!
Quoth the Raven…
My thanks to Steve and Timi at MX Publications for my review copy of this book. You guys are the best!
I would like to say here that I especially liked this volume because I have been to almost all the locations in the first story. From here in Atkins, VA it is exactly 50 miles to Bristol VA/TN which along with Kingsport and Johnson City is referred to as the Tri-Cities. It is also not far to North Carolina, and Linville Falls is a favorite spot along the Blueridge Parkway. My daughter lives in Nashville, so I pass through Knoxville enough to know my way around a bit. This volume was like bringing 221B Baker Street home…
This volume is the sequel to Volume One of The Papers of Sherlock Holmes. There are two short tales and a novella. Also featured are two personal letters of Holmes and Watson’s family.
“The Affair of the Brother’s Request” brings Holmes and Watson into the familiar areas I have mentioned. Watson is there to meet some of his family, who live at No Business, TN. Holmes has a mission of his own, in nearby Rugby, TN. The town was conceived as an experiment by a British peer of the realm. Now the town is fading, but someone wants a message delivered to his brother, a resident.
“The Adventure of the Madman’s Ceremony” takes place in the same general area as the AOBR. Holmes and Watson are waiting on developments on their case in Linville, NC. (The tale can be read as “Sherlock Holmes and the Brown Mountain Lights,” a story by author James McKay Morton. I found a copy online some time ago.)
Meanwhile Holmes has been asked to go to Maryville, TN by the mother of notorious madman and murderer Harry K Thaw. Mrs. Thaw has made a generous donation to Maryville Collage, and there have been allegations of corruption.
“The Adventure of the Other Brother” is the main story in the book. If Watson was shocked to learn that Mycroft was Holmes’ older brother, imagine his consternation at learning Holmes has another older brother, Sherrinford Holmes, not to mention three nephews! Holmes is urgently summoned to Yorkshire because his brother has been arrested for murder!
A man has been found on Sherrinford’s land, murdered elsewhere and dumped in a ravine. The man is from a religious cult that Sherringford has allowed to camp on his property. He has been stabbed in the back and his throat slit.
The man’s daughter Sophia states that her father and Sherringford were arguing over “the true path.” A neighbor and owner of most of the local property, Augustus Moreland claims he wants to help Sherringford. He has made some extreme money offers for Sherringford’s land, however; and it seems a bit suspicious.
I will go no further. The rest of the story is simply too brilliant to ruin. I will only tease by naming two authors: August Derleth and Rex Stout. Read and learn the rest on your own. It will be worth the wait!
I give this volume five plus stars! I hope to see much more from Mr. David Marcum!
Quoth the Raven…
November 14, 2015
I thought these 3 mysteries were brilliantly crafted, a bit different yes but isn't that something we want with creativity every now and again?! I would rate volume one higher for the simple reason that there were more stories to get my teeth into! Bravo Mr.Marcum!
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