First published in 1951, My Dear Holmes is a biography of Sherlock Holmes, which originated from the author’s re-reading of the Sherlock Holmes stories to his daughter, supplies answers to mysteries such as when was Holmes born? Which was his university? How many times was Watson married and in what years? Why did he leave Baker Street without a word of explanation in 1896? Why did the two Moriarty brothers have the same Christian name? Why were there apparently different cases all known as "the Second Stain"? The author takes the sixty cases narrated by Watson, many of which are undated, deduces the year in each case, and weaves the whole into a single continuous story, with the intention of filling the gaps in our knowledge of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. To those who are partial to the London of gaslight, hansom cabs, feather boas and income tax at one shilling and twopence in the pound, this book can be recommended.
Author(s): Gavin Brend
Series: Routledge Revivals
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 192
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Original Title
Original Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Contents
Illustrations
1. Master Sherlock
2. Oxford or Cambridge
3. Before Baker Street
4. My Dear Watson
5. The Home of Holmes
6. The Early Eighties
7. Snow and Stains
8. My Dear Miss Morstan
9. My Dear Mrs. Watson
10. Marriage and its Problems
11. Mainly Moriarty
12. Back to Baker Street
13. What Happened in '96
14. Back Again to Baker Street
15. My Dear Mrs. Watson the Second
16. His Last Bow
Appendix I. Chronological Table
Appendix II. The Bibliography of Sherlock Holmes
