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The Redacted Sherlock Holmes #2
The Redacted Sherlock Holmes
Volume II of the Redacted Sherlock Holmes presents more stories manifestly too scandalous to publish in the lifetime of the Great Baker Street detective. Here we meet Sherlock Holmes as he - why the publication of a British Government report of a recent war is being delayed; - the continued career of James Windibank, villain of A Case of Identity; - the mystery behind the commissioner of a musical masterpiece; - a notorious killing in 1930's Berlin; and - the complex relationship between Queen Victoria, her family and her domestic servants. Finally, The Adventure of the Fourth Messenger elucidates the contribution of Sherlock Holmes to the writing of the Bible. Mr Pearson mixes canonical stories, history and speculation to produce a sensationally entertaining brew which all lovers of serious sleuthing will find themselves unable to put down. In this - The Alcock Report - The Camberwell Tyrant - An Anonymous Commission - The German Interpreter - The Prince and the Munshi - The Adventure of the Fourth messenger More information on the other stories in The Redacted Sherlock Holmes series can be found at www.Orlando Perason.com.
- GenresMystery
180 pages, Paperback
Published April 28, 2016
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September 27, 2023
This volume contained six longish tales. They were~
1. The Alcock Report: Lots of meetings and an absolutely libelous assault upon the character of Irene Adler.
2. The Camberwell Tyrant: Classic example of overcooking that proves that the gold standard of wit & restraint had been set by Colin Dexter in his 'A Case of Mis-Identity'.
3. The Prince and the Munshi: Extremely unpleasant characters involved in proportionately unpleasant activities, again attended by Holmes and Watson like gigantic ash-trays or hookahs.
4. An Anonynous Commission: More meetings in Vienna with music all around and absolutely no mystery whatsoever.
5. The German Interpreter: Holmes sees the rise and evolution of a great evil— all presented in a boring and witless manner.
6. The Adventure of the Fourth Messenger: This was an ideal entry for a Holmesian pastiche in the vein of search for Adam's navels. Alas, the author took himself too seriously and made the story a laughing stock unintendedly.
Overall, lots of meetings and ludicrous assumptions instead of wit and detection. Just OK type, one can say.
1. The Alcock Report: Lots of meetings and an absolutely libelous assault upon the character of Irene Adler.
2. The Camberwell Tyrant: Classic example of overcooking that proves that the gold standard of wit & restraint had been set by Colin Dexter in his 'A Case of Mis-Identity'.
3. The Prince and the Munshi: Extremely unpleasant characters involved in proportionately unpleasant activities, again attended by Holmes and Watson like gigantic ash-trays or hookahs.
4. An Anonynous Commission: More meetings in Vienna with music all around and absolutely no mystery whatsoever.
5. The German Interpreter: Holmes sees the rise and evolution of a great evil— all presented in a boring and witless manner.
6. The Adventure of the Fourth Messenger: This was an ideal entry for a Holmesian pastiche in the vein of search for Adam's navels. Alas, the author took himself too seriously and made the story a laughing stock unintendedly.
Overall, lots of meetings and ludicrous assumptions instead of wit and detection. Just OK type, one can say.
January 12, 2017
Im conflicted over this one, its not bad but its not exciting
Its doesn't feel like Sherlock is having adventures but lots of meetings !!
Its doesn't feel like Sherlock is having adventures but lots of meetings !!
July 2, 2024
A collection of Sherlock Homes and Doctor Watson stories, different stories of different time periods ,with our heroes inserted into the story line. Very enjoyable and thought provoking.
June 18, 2016
The Redacted Sherlock Holmes Volume 2 by Orlando Pearson
My thanks to Steve and Timi at MX Publilishing for my review copy of this book. Thanks to your efforts, Holmes will truly never die!
This is volume of short-short stories involving Sherlock Holmes in cases that may or may not have been able to take place, historically. The stories are presented as being written down by Doctor Watson, but withheld from publication for a number of reasons.
In these cases, names have not been changed or localities disguised. What transpires is faithfully recorded, let the chips fall where they may.
“The Alcock Report”
Holmes is asked by Robert Munroe, a scandal paper owner, to investigate why Irene Adler, whom he has been living with as man and wife sans marriage, has drastically changed her lifestyle. Then he gets contacted for a more serious case, concerning the wording and release of The Alcock Report, concerning Britain’s invasion of Qurim...
The report has already been written, so why is Holmes even involved? Are the two cases relevant to each other? How will Holmes feel about investigating “The Woman?”
“The Camberwell Tyrant”
Holmes’ revelation of the crime of Mr. James Windibank, (A Case of Identity) which the reader will recall involved Windibank masquerading as Homser Angel to woo his own step-daughter to control her money, has had faster results than he even dreamed. Even as Windibank flees Baker Street, his boss Louis J Westhouse of W&M Wines arrives. There has been more hanky-panky than Holmes realized…
“The Prince and the Munshi”
Holmes and Watson are kidnapped by Prince of Wales, Albert Edward—the future King Edward—in order to have Holmes spy on Her Majesty Queen Victoria herself! Edward thinks his mother is acting scandalously with her servants, especially an Indian whom she calls “The Munshi.” The Prince hopes to have the Queen removed from the throne, so he can take her place…
“An Anonymous Commission”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has passed away at age thirty-five. Holmes is engaged by Fru Mozart to help finish a commissioned funeral requiem for an undisclosed client. Holmes will be aided by composers deluxe Haydn and Beethoven…
“The German Interpreter”
Holmes and Watson become involved with the events surrounding the murder of Herr Horst Wessal in Berlin, 1930. This event was used by Joseph Göbbels as propaganda to aid the rise of the Nazis and Adolph Hitler…
“The Adventure of the Fourth Messenger”
Be prepared to totally suspend disbelief as St. John the Evangelist comes to Holmes for help with his Biblical Gospel. Theologians have for years pointed out how different the Gospel According to John is from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It has also been discussed that it isn’t as old as the other three, while having more of a personal experience of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…
This one I could have done without…
They are interesting, these tiny gems. They will never be serious to Holmes purists, but are not bad for a quick read. I give the book three stars…
Quoth the Raven…
My thanks to Steve and Timi at MX Publilishing for my review copy of this book. Thanks to your efforts, Holmes will truly never die!
This is volume of short-short stories involving Sherlock Holmes in cases that may or may not have been able to take place, historically. The stories are presented as being written down by Doctor Watson, but withheld from publication for a number of reasons.
In these cases, names have not been changed or localities disguised. What transpires is faithfully recorded, let the chips fall where they may.
“The Alcock Report”
Holmes is asked by Robert Munroe, a scandal paper owner, to investigate why Irene Adler, whom he has been living with as man and wife sans marriage, has drastically changed her lifestyle. Then he gets contacted for a more serious case, concerning the wording and release of The Alcock Report, concerning Britain’s invasion of Qurim...
The report has already been written, so why is Holmes even involved? Are the two cases relevant to each other? How will Holmes feel about investigating “The Woman?”
“The Camberwell Tyrant”
Holmes’ revelation of the crime of Mr. James Windibank, (A Case of Identity) which the reader will recall involved Windibank masquerading as Homser Angel to woo his own step-daughter to control her money, has had faster results than he even dreamed. Even as Windibank flees Baker Street, his boss Louis J Westhouse of W&M Wines arrives. There has been more hanky-panky than Holmes realized…
“The Prince and the Munshi”
Holmes and Watson are kidnapped by Prince of Wales, Albert Edward—the future King Edward—in order to have Holmes spy on Her Majesty Queen Victoria herself! Edward thinks his mother is acting scandalously with her servants, especially an Indian whom she calls “The Munshi.” The Prince hopes to have the Queen removed from the throne, so he can take her place…
“An Anonymous Commission”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has passed away at age thirty-five. Holmes is engaged by Fru Mozart to help finish a commissioned funeral requiem for an undisclosed client. Holmes will be aided by composers deluxe Haydn and Beethoven…
“The German Interpreter”
Holmes and Watson become involved with the events surrounding the murder of Herr Horst Wessal in Berlin, 1930. This event was used by Joseph Göbbels as propaganda to aid the rise of the Nazis and Adolph Hitler…
“The Adventure of the Fourth Messenger”
Be prepared to totally suspend disbelief as St. John the Evangelist comes to Holmes for help with his Biblical Gospel. Theologians have for years pointed out how different the Gospel According to John is from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It has also been discussed that it isn’t as old as the other three, while having more of a personal experience of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…
This one I could have done without…
They are interesting, these tiny gems. They will never be serious to Holmes purists, but are not bad for a quick read. I give the book three stars…
Quoth the Raven…
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