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The Rediscovered Annals of Sherlock Holmes
In the 1980’s and 1990’s, the late Terry Golledge wrote ten Holmes masterful pastiches that perfectly captured Dr. Watson voice, as well as Holmes’s personality and methods. Mr. Golledge passed away in 1996 before these stories could be published.
In early 2022, Terry’s son, Niel Golledge, reached out to Sherlockian editor David Marcum, who was electrified to read such wonderful previously lost tales about The Heroes of Baker Street. Now all of these valuable and sublime new additions to The Great Holmes Tapestry, once unknown except to a very few, are collected in an important new volume and available to the world.
A Recollection (Introduction)
I. The Pihdarus Papers
II. The Case of the Woman at Margate
III. The Grosvenor Square Furniture Van
IV. The Merton Fiends
V. The Addleton Tragedy
VI. The Crown of Light
VII. The Adventure of the Silk Scarf
VIII. The Bickstone Lodge Affair (A Novella)
IX. The Adventure of the Lonely Soldier
X. The Riverfront Affair
All royalties from this collection are being donated for the benefit of the preservation of Undershaw, a school for special needs students located at one of the former homes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In early 2022, Terry’s son, Niel Golledge, reached out to Sherlockian editor David Marcum, who was electrified to read such wonderful previously lost tales about The Heroes of Baker Street. Now all of these valuable and sublime new additions to The Great Holmes Tapestry, once unknown except to a very few, are collected in an important new volume and available to the world.
A Recollection (Introduction)
I. The Pihdarus Papers
II. The Case of the Woman at Margate
III. The Grosvenor Square Furniture Van
IV. The Merton Fiends
V. The Addleton Tragedy
VI. The Crown of Light
VII. The Adventure of the Silk Scarf
VIII. The Bickstone Lodge Affair (A Novella)
IX. The Adventure of the Lonely Soldier
X. The Riverfront Affair
All royalties from this collection are being donated for the benefit of the preservation of Undershaw, a school for special needs students located at one of the former homes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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First published October 10, 2022
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July 20, 2026
What a delight this collection of pastiches is.
The thrill when a new author just clicks, and you, as the reader, think: "Oh yeah, this is sooo my blood type." within the first several pages, is... worth chasing for. Simply from the obligatory introduction detailing how these particular Watson's notes came to light, contemplating the age-old question "Why is Dr Watson almost always portrayed as a buffon?", I knew that Mr Golledge's take on the Holmesian tapestry would not disappoint. And it didn't.
The 9 stories and a novella herein are all very finely crafted, with attention to detail and a narrative voice that rings true both for Holmes and Watson, with a dash of humour as a proverbial cherry on top. It's all lovely interwoven into canonical events, with slight nods and allusions. I rather want a trophy hardcover for my shelves...
The narration was very well done. Michael Langan differentiated finely among the characters, and I enjoyed his take, even if his portrayals of young women weren't exactly convincing. The sound quality was clear and crisp.
Hic sunt spoilers, possibly:
The Pihdarus Papers - 4/5
Hubert Ellis, a dealer in second-hand furniture, discovers a bundle of salacious letters in a secret compartment of a bureau writing desk he recently acquired. Almost immediately after, a man who claims to be a close friend of the former owner of the bureau insists on buying the aforementioned furniture out of his hands, but is dismayed when he discovers the letters are missing. Then, another man, who claims to be Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard, approaches him, eager to claim the letters. As Mr Ellis finds this state of affairs strange, he seeks the counsel of Sherlock Holmes.
The Case of the Woman at Margate - 5/5
An insurance agent arrives unfashionably early at Baker Street, anxious to acquire the help of Sherlock Holmes. One of his latest clients, who insured himself for quite a sum to the benefit of his wife, was found drowned in the sea at Margate. The misgivings about the validity of the claim rouse Holmes into action, which leads him to impersonate Inspector Lestrade, amongst other things necessary for the investigation.
The Grosvenor Square Furniture Van - 5/5
Inspector Gregson engages Holmes in an investigation of the mysterious disappearance of Sir Peter Fawkus, his butler and a large sideboard from the lord's dining room. Coincidentally, Holmes is approached by a harried wife whose husband, a furniture moving van owner, did not come home after his latest job. A job that took him to the doorstep of Fawkus' home. Introducing eager Constable Stanley Hopkins in the investigation.
The Merton Fiends - 4/5
A young man begs for Holmes' help with saving his slightly dimwitted sister. He is mistrustful of the man she married, who barred her from seeing him. Holmes is hesitant about taking the case until the client succumbs to a deadly accident, making Holmes fear for the sister's life as well.
The Addleton Tragedy - 3/5
Five bodies are discovered in an ancient burial mound, only four of them belonging there. The fifth is believed to belong to a perpetrator of a robbery that happened four years ago in the Addleton Hall. The sister of the man accused of the robbery tasks Holmes with uncovering the truth.
The Crown of Light - 4/5
A cabbie brings a case to Holmes - his wife started behaving oddly, and their family funds are missing. It's connected to The Crown of Light mission (in fact, a money-laundering organisation) that got her in their clutches, using vile blackmail...
The Adventure of the Silk Scarf - 5/5
Inspector Griffin requests Holmes' help with locating a daughter of a retired army officer, who disappeared seemingly of her own volition, breaking off her engagement that very morning. The case turns suddenly more pressing when the ex-fiancé is found murdered.
The Bickstone Lodge Affair - 4/5
Holmes and Watson are asked to look into strange occurrences near their client's cottage. Simultaneously, they are engaged by another client to help him locate a man suspected of murder. The two cases are more interconnected than first seemed.
A delightful lengthy novella with an old-school feel, full of twists and turns.
The Adventure of the Lonely Soldier - 3/5
A young woman tasks Holmes with locating her son, who just recently learned the truth about his origin, before he confronts the man she named as his father - a former soldier, who, by sheer coincidence, is an old army comrade of Watson. Thus Watson is tasked with quite a lot of footwork.
The Riverfront Affair - 4/5
A grieving young woman engages Holmes to look into her sister's recent demise, absolutely refusing to believe it was merely an unfortunate accident. The problem is, the likeliest suspect - the husband of the deceased, who claims the life insurance - has a solid alibi.
The thrill when a new author just clicks, and you, as the reader, think: "Oh yeah, this is sooo my blood type." within the first several pages, is... worth chasing for. Simply from the obligatory introduction detailing how these particular Watson's notes came to light, contemplating the age-old question "Why is Dr Watson almost always portrayed as a buffon?", I knew that Mr Golledge's take on the Holmesian tapestry would not disappoint. And it didn't.
The 9 stories and a novella herein are all very finely crafted, with attention to detail and a narrative voice that rings true both for Holmes and Watson, with a dash of humour as a proverbial cherry on top. It's all lovely interwoven into canonical events, with slight nods and allusions. I rather want a trophy hardcover for my shelves...
The narration was very well done. Michael Langan differentiated finely among the characters, and I enjoyed his take, even if his portrayals of young women weren't exactly convincing. The sound quality was clear and crisp.
Hic sunt spoilers, possibly:
The Pihdarus Papers - 4/5
Hubert Ellis, a dealer in second-hand furniture, discovers a bundle of salacious letters in a secret compartment of a bureau writing desk he recently acquired. Almost immediately after, a man who claims to be a close friend of the former owner of the bureau insists on buying the aforementioned furniture out of his hands, but is dismayed when he discovers the letters are missing. Then, another man, who claims to be Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard, approaches him, eager to claim the letters. As Mr Ellis finds this state of affairs strange, he seeks the counsel of Sherlock Holmes.
The Case of the Woman at Margate - 5/5
An insurance agent arrives unfashionably early at Baker Street, anxious to acquire the help of Sherlock Holmes. One of his latest clients, who insured himself for quite a sum to the benefit of his wife, was found drowned in the sea at Margate. The misgivings about the validity of the claim rouse Holmes into action, which leads him to impersonate Inspector Lestrade, amongst other things necessary for the investigation.
The Grosvenor Square Furniture Van - 5/5
Inspector Gregson engages Holmes in an investigation of the mysterious disappearance of Sir Peter Fawkus, his butler and a large sideboard from the lord's dining room. Coincidentally, Holmes is approached by a harried wife whose husband, a furniture moving van owner, did not come home after his latest job. A job that took him to the doorstep of Fawkus' home. Introducing eager Constable Stanley Hopkins in the investigation.
The Merton Fiends - 4/5
A young man begs for Holmes' help with saving his slightly dimwitted sister. He is mistrustful of the man she married, who barred her from seeing him. Holmes is hesitant about taking the case until the client succumbs to a deadly accident, making Holmes fear for the sister's life as well.
The Addleton Tragedy - 3/5
Five bodies are discovered in an ancient burial mound, only four of them belonging there. The fifth is believed to belong to a perpetrator of a robbery that happened four years ago in the Addleton Hall. The sister of the man accused of the robbery tasks Holmes with uncovering the truth.
The Crown of Light - 4/5
A cabbie brings a case to Holmes - his wife started behaving oddly, and their family funds are missing. It's connected to The Crown of Light mission (in fact, a money-laundering organisation) that got her in their clutches, using vile blackmail...
The Adventure of the Silk Scarf - 5/5
Inspector Griffin requests Holmes' help with locating a daughter of a retired army officer, who disappeared seemingly of her own volition, breaking off her engagement that very morning. The case turns suddenly more pressing when the ex-fiancé is found murdered.
The Bickstone Lodge Affair - 4/5
Holmes and Watson are asked to look into strange occurrences near their client's cottage. Simultaneously, they are engaged by another client to help him locate a man suspected of murder. The two cases are more interconnected than first seemed.
A delightful lengthy novella with an old-school feel, full of twists and turns.
The Adventure of the Lonely Soldier - 3/5
A young woman tasks Holmes with locating her son, who just recently learned the truth about his origin, before he confronts the man she named as his father - a former soldier, who, by sheer coincidence, is an old army comrade of Watson. Thus Watson is tasked with quite a lot of footwork.
The Riverfront Affair - 4/5
A grieving young woman engages Holmes to look into her sister's recent demise, absolutely refusing to believe it was merely an unfortunate accident. The problem is, the likeliest suspect - the husband of the deceased, who claims the life insurance - has a solid alibi.
December 4, 2023
For aficionados of the legendary investigator and his devoted companion, Terry Golledge's The Lost Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an invaluable resource. The book contains ten stories that were written in the style and spirit of the original canon by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle but were never published until now. The stories are well-written, engaging, and faithful to the characters and the setting of the Victorian era. The author has done a remarkable job of recreating the voice of Dr. Watson and capturing the personality and methods of Holmes, who displays his usual brilliance and eccentricity.
The only downside of the book, at least for me, is the first chapter entitled “A Recollection."
The only downside of the book, at least for me, is the first chapter entitled “A Recollection."
July 7, 2023
Great book. Terry is a fantastic writer in the style of Conan Doyle. The stories are a delightful read, and I felt like I was visiting an old friend in Sherlock with new mysteries.
The only reason I gave 4 stars is there were far to many grammatical and misspellings for a book about the world’s greatest detective. There were at least four times “Miss” was written “Kiss.”
The only reason I gave 4 stars is there were far to many grammatical and misspellings for a book about the world’s greatest detective. There were at least four times “Miss” was written “Kiss.”
January 13, 2024
A very enjoyable collection
I didn't know what to expect from this author unknown to me. But I found every story engaging, well-written, and inventive. I highly recommend this collection.
I didn't know what to expect from this author unknown to me. But I found every story engaging, well-written, and inventive. I highly recommend this collection.
April 27, 2023
Excellent Holmes pastiche stories, especially the novella length story.
December 26, 2024
Nine stories and a novella, adventures and problems to solve by Sherlock Holmes as recorded by Doctor Watson. This wonderful set in this volume is highly entertaining, loved them.
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