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Nice twist on Holmes stories
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Lost Sherlock #3
The Execution of Sherlock Holmes and Other New Adventures of the Great Detective
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Five tales:
1 The Execution of Sherlock Holmes - elude noose when drugged and manacled in dank Newgate cell
2 The Case of the Greek Key - crack German codes
3 The Case of the Peasenhall Murder - prove man innocent of slaying pregnant serving girl
4 The Case of the Phantom Chambermaid - stop arsenic-wielding magician
5 The Queen of the Night - foil malevolent Moriarty
Notes
1 The Execution of Sherlock Holmes - elude noose when drugged and manacled in dank Newgate cell
2 The Case of the Greek Key - crack German codes
3 The Case of the Peasenhall Murder - prove man innocent of slaying pregnant serving girl
4 The Case of the Phantom Chambermaid - stop arsenic-wielding magician
5 The Queen of the Night - foil malevolent Moriarty
Notes
352 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1,2007
This edition
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352 pages, Hardcover
- Published
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January 1, 2007 by Pegasus Books
- ISBN
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9781933648224
- ASIN
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1933648228
- Language
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English
About the author
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aka Francis Selwyn
Donald Serrell Thomas is an English author of (primarily) Victorian-era historical, crime and detective fiction, as well as books on factual crime and criminals, in particular several academic books on the history of crime in London. He has written a number of biographies, two volumes of poetry, and has also edited volumes of poetry by John Dryden and the Pre-Raphaelites.
Donald Serrell Thomas is an English author of (primarily) Victorian-era historical, crime and detective fiction, as well as books on factual crime and criminals, in particular several academic books on the history of crime in London. He has written a number of biographies, two volumes of poetry, and has also edited volumes of poetry by John Dryden and the Pre-Raphaelites.
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One of the best Sherlock pastiches I've read in quite a while. No, it doesn't compare to the originals, but then what would? Nice read when you're feeling all Sherlocky.
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Some very interesting story concepts, but the execution could have been better. An enjoyable enough read, but experienced Sherlockians will probably think, "meh!' It would probably be a better take-out from a library than a purchase for most other than completists.
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I really enjoyed this latest book about Sherlock Holmes. The stories were very good, and kept my interest. I love being a Sherlockian, and this book does us proud..a very good read in old Victorian England ,with in the fog..The game ia afoot!
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The book starts off where "The Game of Shadows" was left off i.e. in the mold of more of a action adventure rather than being a mystery. Author himself gets entangled in trying to create the mystery(e.g. Linear code B)and hence, just has to conclude Holmes solved it. Few things make no sense at all( Execution of Holmes - no arrests at all) Miss the basic traits of Sherlock - Watson chemistry.(Instead of being Holmes, you will see many instances, Watson refers to him as Sherlock Holmes)Tries to get into details which irrelevant to the situation and at times looks lost. Sorely lacking in a build up, the writer instead focuses on the approach to solve crime like any other detective would do.Ideas are nice but shouldn't have used them on Holmes. My advice - forget you are reading Sherlock and you might enjoy, however, not one for the purists.
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The first story, "The Execution..." was the best. "The ...Peasenhall Murder" was so frustrating, in that Doyle would never have written such an elaborate plot and not have Holmes go after the murderer and address why those two "louts" would have perjured themselves to incriminate Gardiner.
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I didn't enjoy this as much as Sherlock Holmes And The Ghosts Of Bly: And Other New Adventures Of The Great Detective. I don't like big-criminal-conspiracy stuff, and 2 of the stories in this title were about Holmes' life-long battle with that type of crime. Won't prevent me from another of the titles, however. They are enjoyable.
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If I had not known that Donald Thomas wrote this book, I would swear that Doyle did it himself. Brilliant, true-to-character cases combining the best of The Great Detective's wit, humor, style, and intrigue into a satisfying recreation of the original.
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