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The Scrapbook of Sherlock Holmes
Ten new and original tales of the master detective, told by his loyal friend and assistant, Dr. Watson. The World may not yet be ready for the Giant Rat of Sumatra but it will assuredly be eager for these stories of murder, kidnap and theft. Here are tales of a walled-up corpse, a gun-toting American, a 'sealed-room' with a difference and mysterious disappearances, all in the traditional Conan Doyle style. The game is decidedly afoot, as governments totter, dark secrets are exposed and Scotland Yard's finest stumble and blunder. There are more mysteries solved here, though, than just those brought before Sherlock Holmes - learn at last the truth of his university education, of his first paid case and even his philosophy of toast!
- GenresMystery
160 pages, Paperback
Published March 31, 2016
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January 6, 2022
I enjoyed these ten stories, all them faithful to the originals, bringing a bit more to the always growing world of Holmes and Watson. My only complaint is that I would have liked if the stories were longer, a little more fleshed out. But, other than that, excellent collection of short stories.
Time Winters' narration is truly superb.
Time Winters' narration is truly superb.
March 9, 2025
I received this book for free from MX Publishing as I've been a huge Sherlock Holmes fan since the age of 8. I usually tried to limit my Holmes reading to just what Doyle had written, but in the last few years I've broadened that as I've found so many good authors that do Holmes & Watson the same love & writing style as Doyle did back in the day. This Audiobook is such a book. Rushden's writing style hit very close to the mark on the stories contained & there were even a few realistic tales where even the great Holmes was outclassed. I would highly any Holmes & Watson fans to checkout this book & anything MX publishing has.
This was my own review & wasn't coerced into this review in any way.
This was my own review & wasn't coerced into this review in any way.
March 24, 2016
The Scrapbook of Sherlock Holmes by Archie Rushden
I wish to thank the good folk at MX Publishing for my review copy of this cunning little book!
This being a scrapbook, all of the cases are extremely short. However they are well written and conceived. This makes a rather enjoyable read.
“The Adventure of the Weeping Man” is said to be Holmes’ first case for which he was actually paid. He seeks a kidnapped girl.
“The Case of the Angry American” begins with a huge man breaking down the door to 221B and threatening Holmes. Colonel Benjamin T Cheese is from Abilene, Texas.
“The Adventure of the Spurned Lover” has Holmes taking a case for a man many despise. Potiphar Silk is a disgraced policeman who now works as a divorce lawyer. Holmes consults with two former clients on this case.
“The Aegean Stables” involves art theft from the Dalrymple Gallery of Rubens’ “The Cleansing of the Aegean Stables.” This painting is extremely large and the thieves apparently just carried it out the door.
“The Affair of the Involuntary Spy” finds Holmes taking the case of Alfred Hope-Mapperly. Mr. Hope-Mapperly is an engineer for the Crown, who has been acting strangely since being trapped for some time in an experimental submarine.
“The Bewildered Banker” concerns one Nevison Dunlop, whose partner Elijah Fullanger has suddenly dissolved their very lucrative partnership.
“The Case of the Holy Bones” sends Holmes and Watson to Sandchester. A secret vault has appeared in the Cathedral, revealing bones thought to be of the local saint, St. Aldwould.
“The Affair of the Silver Bandsman” happens while Holmes and Watson are on holiday. The death of a euphonium (somewhat like a smaller tuba) player for the Silver Band appears to be a poisoning that would be impossible.
“The Affair of the Missing Passenger” begins when Silas Moffat comes to Baker Street in fear for his life. Holmes has Watson escort the man for a day, putting him on a train for home.
“The Steam Yacht Pegasus” involves testing of a new torpedo, which goes off course and strikes a private yacht. Sir Roland Dundas is murdered onboard the ship. The problem is no boat, swimmer, or low-tide wader could have reached the ship.
This is a nice little collection of brief insights into the life and career of Sherlock Holmes. I will give it four stars!
Quoth the Raven…
I wish to thank the good folk at MX Publishing for my review copy of this cunning little book!
This being a scrapbook, all of the cases are extremely short. However they are well written and conceived. This makes a rather enjoyable read.
“The Adventure of the Weeping Man” is said to be Holmes’ first case for which he was actually paid. He seeks a kidnapped girl.
“The Case of the Angry American” begins with a huge man breaking down the door to 221B and threatening Holmes. Colonel Benjamin T Cheese is from Abilene, Texas.
“The Adventure of the Spurned Lover” has Holmes taking a case for a man many despise. Potiphar Silk is a disgraced policeman who now works as a divorce lawyer. Holmes consults with two former clients on this case.
“The Aegean Stables” involves art theft from the Dalrymple Gallery of Rubens’ “The Cleansing of the Aegean Stables.” This painting is extremely large and the thieves apparently just carried it out the door.
“The Affair of the Involuntary Spy” finds Holmes taking the case of Alfred Hope-Mapperly. Mr. Hope-Mapperly is an engineer for the Crown, who has been acting strangely since being trapped for some time in an experimental submarine.
“The Bewildered Banker” concerns one Nevison Dunlop, whose partner Elijah Fullanger has suddenly dissolved their very lucrative partnership.
“The Case of the Holy Bones” sends Holmes and Watson to Sandchester. A secret vault has appeared in the Cathedral, revealing bones thought to be of the local saint, St. Aldwould.
“The Affair of the Silver Bandsman” happens while Holmes and Watson are on holiday. The death of a euphonium (somewhat like a smaller tuba) player for the Silver Band appears to be a poisoning that would be impossible.
“The Affair of the Missing Passenger” begins when Silas Moffat comes to Baker Street in fear for his life. Holmes has Watson escort the man for a day, putting him on a train for home.
“The Steam Yacht Pegasus” involves testing of a new torpedo, which goes off course and strikes a private yacht. Sir Roland Dundas is murdered onboard the ship. The problem is no boat, swimmer, or low-tide wader could have reached the ship.
This is a nice little collection of brief insights into the life and career of Sherlock Holmes. I will give it four stars!
Quoth the Raven…
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