Sherlock Holmes Pastiches http://sherlockholmespastiches.com Sherlock Holmes reviews, news, gifts, books and more! Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:40:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A Study in Lavender: Queering Sherlock Holmes by Joseph R. G. DeMarco Review http://sherlockholmespastiches.com/318/a-study-in-lavender-queering-sherlock-holmes-by-joseph-r-g-demarco-review/ http://sherlockholmespastiches.com/318/a-study-in-lavender-queering-sherlock-holmes-by-joseph-r-g-demarco-review/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:05:03 +0000 admin http://sherlockholmespastiches.com/318/a-study-in-lavender-queering-sherlock-holmes-by-joseph-r-g-demarco-review/

A Study in Lavender: Queering Sherlock Holmes by Joseph R. G. DeMarco Review

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Whenever I read a new collection of Sherlock Holmes pastiches, there are two aspects I hope to find. First that all the stories are well written and enjoyable. And that the stories provide new insights into Holmes and Watson or that a new twist will be provided ino their adventures.

In both categories, "A Study in Lavender" succeeds. Too often an editor places the best story at the beginning of a collection and the rest are go downhill from there. With this collection, all the stories provide a good read. As as for a twist, exploring the Victorian world of Sherlock Holmes where characters are homosexual - gay or lesbian, certainly provides new ways to understand Holmes and Watson as they either see these qualities within themselves are within their clients.

There is no overt sexual scenes in this anthology, instead the characters "gayness" provide new problems and crimes that must be dealt with. In some stories, it is Holmes or Watson or both that must deal with their hidden homosexuality.

For example, in "The Adventure of the Poesy Ring" by Elka Cloke, two men, two lovers, shared twin rings and now one is dead and his ring has vanished. While Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of the lover's ring, Watson recognizes his own inner love For Holmes and wonders if Holmes shares those feelings. As if doing a scientific experiment, Watson kisses Holmes and then must face the possibility that their friendship is over...

In "The Case of the Wounded Heart" by Rajan Khanna, Inspector Lestrade's police career is threatened as he investigates a murder that seems to involve another policeman - his lover.

And sometimes it is the villain who must come to terms, or not, of his homosexuality. In the story, "Whom God Destroys" by Ruth Sims, Sir Author Conan Doyle, unwittingly harbors a serial killer...

Each story in this collection works at the level of mystery and in revealing the difficulties of being "gay" in a Victorian Society...

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5 stars

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The specs of 'A Study in Lavender: Queering Sherlock Holmes' are:

  • Publisher: Lethe Press (2011-06-05)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1590210387
  • Product Dimensions: 9x5.9x0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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"Fun Read But No Sex Please, We're British"

I have to admit, this is a fun read. Somewhere between a good published pastiche short story collection and well-written fan fiction. I wasn't sure what to expect, thought there'd be more erotica, alright, porn. Slightly disappointed my more...Read more

"Sherlockian mysteries of alternative lifestyles"

It is not my practice to review Sherlockian fiction of such a specialized nature, however, I purchased this book because I collect Sherlockian pastiches and felt I needed to add the stories to my database. I made the mistake of reading the first and was...Read more

"Surprising lavender"

I was surprised by how much I liked this book. I read the introduction, and the editor pointed out specific points in the Canon that seemed to say that Doyle thought Holmes and Watson might be lovers. I figured that if Doyle hinted at it, I might as well...Read more

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    There is a surprising lack of Holmes-Watson romance in this given the subtext in the books, which was a little disappointing. However, the stories that the authors chose to tell instead were interesting and the characters appealing so overall it didn't matter.

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In A Study in Lavender, the Holmes universe is queered and ten authors have devised stories in which Holmes and Watson are lovers, or investigate mysteries of inverts hidden from the laws and cultures of the Victorian era; ...

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    Scholars and fans have been arguing about the implications of queerness in the Holmes canon for a long time—it’s a popular topic. Two men in an intense emotional relationship, living together, sharing spaces and finances and their lives; well. It’s suggestive, and it’s intriguing. Both of the most recent big-name interpretations of the Holmes stories—the Robert Downey, Jr. movie and the BBC’s delightful Sherlock—have played with the intensity of the relationship between Holmes and Watson, explored it and made suggestions about it.

    This book seeks to do the same, but much more openly, as well as exploring the possibilities of other queer folks whose lives may have intersected that of the Great Detective.

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Death Cloud (Sherlock Holmes: the Legend Begins) By Andrew Lane Review

One of the Mysteries that the Arther Conan Doyle stories do not reveal is what kind of childhood Sherlock Holmes had. That gives writers of today a lot of room to explore. Death Cloud by Andrew Lane is on such novel that tells a story of a young Holmes at the age of 14.

It is school vacation time and Sherlock Holmes is looking forward to going home for a while, only to find that his father, a soldier, has been sent to India. He must now stay with his Uncle Sherrinford, whom he has never met.

So off he goes to Farnham, a small village, where two mysterious deaths occur and a strange cloud is seen leaving the dead bodies...

Of course, we see in the younger Holmes, as the adventure unfolds, the seeds of the Great Detective to come. These seeds are also encouraged by an American tutor hired my Mycroft Holmes. The book is filled with action, including a trip under the Thames in London.

Andrew Lane provides a different look at Sherlock Holmes, in this coming of age tale, but the young Homes we meet is well within the characteristics of the adult Holmes we know.

The writing is good, the voice is strong, the new characters are well written and interesting and the villain is special. A Sherlock Holmes pastiche worth reading...

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5 stars

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  • Publisher: Square Fish (2011-10-25)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 031256371X
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3x5.6x0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds

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"Not quite Holmes, but fun nonetheless."

"This is a fun, YA adventure/mystery, though the young Sherlock falls a bit short of his namesake in my estimation. Sure this is supposed to be Sherlock as a teenager before amassing the vast knowledge and the obsession Doyle's version brings to bear on...Read more

"Sherlock Holmes for a new generation!"

"DEATH CLOUD, by Andrew Lane, is a great beginning to a new series which explores the life of Sherlock Holmes as a fourteen year old boy.Mystery books rarely enter my TBR pile, but when asked to review a Sherlock Holmes novel I could not...Read more

"The Game...has its opening moves."

"I very much enjoyed reading this tale of a young Holmes who, while not quite a boy genius, obviously is willing to learn and is full of potential. His relationship with his tutor, Amyus Crowe, was particularly well developed; Crowe often leads him to the...Read more

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    I enjoyed the plot – an appropriately elaborate mystery, complete with murder, kidnapping, London thugs, and a solution just beyond reach – and the characters, but my favorite part of this book was watching the Holmes I know blossom within this young, fresh character. Young Sherlock develops an appreciation for bee keeping, learns the basics of disguise, and gets a thrilling introduction to chemistry. Two formative characters, older brother Mycroft Holmes and tutor Amyus Crow, teach him bits of logic: collect all the details; rephrase the problem in your own words to understand it better; and, of course, “when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

    Readers of young adult mystery and adventure will enjoy this book. The Victorian era setting will also interest readers who like historical fiction. And, of course, every Holmes devotee should hurry up and enjoy this origin story.

    Source: Read more of this review at Blogs.jocolibrary.org: Death Cloud by Andrew Lane

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    A Great Sherlock Holmes Pastiche

    If you’re a Holmes follower, this book will please you with Holmes’s bag of tricks and the close scrapes he gets into. If you don’t care that much about the great detective, this novel is worth your while for its atmospheric treatment of Victorian London, and the convolutions of its crime mystery plot.

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Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.0 out of 5 stars
4.0 out of 5 stars

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  • Publisher: Mulholland Books (2011-11-01)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316196991
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3x6.3x1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds

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"He's Back! And the game's afoot!"

"60 years ago, as a teenager, I devoured the complete Sherlock Holmes lexicon with the greatest of excitement and joy. Since then I have read, watched and listened carefully -- Holmes-like -- to all things Sherlock. Sometimes pleased (the early Britt...Read more

"Over Hyped But Readable"

"The House of Silk is over hyped which probably caused me to rate it lower than I might have had it not been touted as the second coming of Conan Doyle.First, there have been many authorized additions to the Canon. This is hardly the first and...Read more

"Horowitz Nailed It"

"The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz is a new Sherlock Holmes novel, which is the first officially sanctioned take-off of Sherlock Holmes by the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate. For the Sherlock Holmes lover, this is a must read. For everyone else, I'd...Read more

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In The House of Silk, Horowitz captures both the spirit and the times of the original books. This one is old-fashioned without being old. The mystery is perhaps a bit more, um--let's say modern--than anything the old Sherlock ...

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There have been many Sherlock Holmes novels displaying the skill of Holmes at the prime of his life. This Sherlock Holmes pastiche chronicles an adventure towards the end of his life...

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Publisher: Anchor (2006-05-09)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1400078229
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7x4.6x0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds

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"Beautiful, poignant and sad, but not Sherlock Holmes"

I bought this book because of my interest in Sherlock Holmes and the conceit of Sherlock Holmes at age 93. The book is beautifully written and is very poignant and sad. But it is not Sherlock Holmes. The novel would have been equally effective...Read More

"The word "Boring" comes to mind."

My local Detroit paper raved about this book so I picked it up. Was I disappointed. It is basically a story of an old man, with allof his typical old man problems, such as memory loss, aching bones, sleep apnea, etc. It just so happens that it is...Read More

"Intresting look at an aged Sherlock Holmes"

This book has good and bad qualities to it. I found it fascinating to read the rambling thoughts of the great detective. His mind is still keen sometimes. But, old age has taken it's toll on him.There are a couple of storylines that inter...Read More

While this is an unusual look at Holmes, I am glad to have it resting on a shelf in my Sherlock Holmes library.

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Here is the latest featured review of a Sherlock Holmes Pastiche: "A Study In Sherlock:  Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon" Edited by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger...

A Study In Sherlock

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"A Study In Sherlock" Edited by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger

Reviewed By Scott Harker

Publisher:   Bantam Books, Copyright 2011, First Edition, Trade Paperback.

"A Study In Sherlock" Edited by Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger is a collection of 16 stories where the stories are justified as being Sherlock Holmes pastiches be dint of the authors being somehow inspired by the Sherlock Holmes canon by Sir Author Conan Doyle. In this collection of short tales, Sherlock Holmes may or may not appear, but there is some type of reference or association to the consulting detective. Authors include Alan Bradley, Laura Lippman, Charles Todd and Neil Gaiman amongst others.

The publisher of this book has done a good job of marketing the volume. There have been many reviews and I even heard an interview with Laurie King on PBS which mentioned the book in passing. Despite the touting of praise this advertising campaign generated, I found the anthology to be disappointing. Please understand me that the stories here are well written and interesting by themselves. But as a collection of Sherlock Holmes related stories, the question arises where is Holmes in these stories?

The theme uniting this anthology is that the authors were inspired by Holmes at some point in their lives - perhaps they read the original stories when they were 13 or in college and remember the experience fondly. And thus they were invited to submit stories to the editors. But being inspired didn't mean they all actually wrote stories where Holmes or Watson or associated characters actually appear... With a few exceptions, Holmes and Watson are absent from the stories. And that is what I found disappointing.

When I buy a collection about Sherlock Holmes, I expect to find the detective placed in new situations where his talents and personality will be challenged and new insights (and thrills) will be given to the reader. Oh well...

The Stories:  The first story in the collection is "You'd Better Go In Disguise" by Alan Bradley. The protagonist is visiting a park. As he tells of what he sees and his reasons for being in the park, we realize that we are looking at the last few events before he is captured by Holmes and Watson.

"The Entwined" by J. R. Campbell finds Sherlock Holmes visiting a woman in a madhouse. She confesses to murders that she could not do and as Holmes interrogates her - he glimpses another reality beyond our own.

Another well written story that I liked was "The Adventure of the Purlioned Paget" by Phillip Margolin and Jerry Margolin. It is a modern period story where a gathering of Sherlock Holmes collectors is marred when an original illustration by Sidney Paget goes missing. No Holmes or Watson here, but the mystery and writing make for a pleasant read.

A story that was a real stretch for inclusion here was "The Last of Sheila Locke-Holmes" by Laura Lippman. A young girl decides to be a detective and uses the pseudonym of Locke-Holmes. She investigates her parents and find some flaws. This is a coming of age story that has nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes.

And finally, here is another story that illustrates my disappointment: "The Eyak Interpreter" by Dana Stabenow. Here the author uses one of her own established characters, Kate Shugak. Set in Alaska, Kate investigates the unusual kidnapping and then return of a young native Alaskan. The setting and the style of the story is fine and I had never heard of the Kate Shugak, but would found myself wanting to read other stories about her. Still no Holmes here. It was only upon reading the afterword that I was informed that this story was some how associated with the original canon: The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter." I missed the connection completely. My bad or the editors' bad?

In conclusion: There are some good Holmes stories here. In fact, Neil Gaiman's "The Case of Death and Honey" make picking up the book worthwhile on its own merit, but it should have been printed in a real Sherlock Holmes anthology. Unfortunately, for me, there are too many non-Holmes stories printed in the volume to make for a satisfactory reading.

The Rating: ... I give this book 2 "Pipes." It is not that there aren't a lot of good stories here, but I found too many that I would not call an actual Sherlock Holmes pastiche. Your definition of a Sherlock Holmes pastiche may be different...

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By: Wesley Mccormick

Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows

It's not often that I force myself to go to a midnight showing of a film - so when/ I do, it had better be worth it... Rest assured Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows managed to out exceed every one of my expectations. This movie is as good, if not BETTER, than the original!

This is a story about cunning, mental agility, and intellectual prowess. We all know of the struggle between good and evil, light verse dark, and we had heard of Holmes verse Moriarty, Guy Ritchie ensures we will never forget the latter. The latest installment of this epic franchise will have you riveted to your seat and leave you wanting more.

As Moriarty's lust for power, control, and money in 1891 continues to escalate Sherlock Holmes is increasingly becoming a nuisance that Moriarty is determined to eradicate. We find that Sherlock has been watching very closely the news reports of the day and has found that they all lead to Moriarty. Sherlock is determined to bring down Moriarty's empire, and Moriarty is determined to kill Holmes. With the two powerhouses on a collision course their can't help but to be collateral damage. You will be kept guessing till the very end and then you will want to watch the film again.

Mr. Downey and Mr. Law - continue their amazing onscreen chemistry of the bickering best friends Holmes and Watson. Across the board the acting was FANTASTIC - what a cast and obviously a great director. Jared Harris deserves special commendation - his portrayal of the far too intelligent and over confident Moriarty with a dash of remorseless insanity was mind blowing. He was able to humanize the character one moment, but then repulse you in the very next scene - wow! Since we are on the topic of great performances, Robert Downey truly has a way to convey a world of emotions without a word. The scene on the boat for instance; he was able to display a true feeling of vulnerability tempered with a steeled resolve to overcome, sir you are AMAZING!

Do not walk - RUN to see this in theaters. The big screen plays a very significant role in this film. Whether is the massive explosions or the slow-motion scenes - you are hereby commanded to see this film multiple times in theater, then also purchase it on Blu-Ray when it comes out!

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"Gaslight Grimoire, Fantastic Tales of Sherlock Holmes" Edited by J. R. Campbell and Charles Prepolec

Reviewed By Scott Harker

Publisher:   Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, Copyright 2008, First Edition.

"Gaslight Grimoire, Fantastic Tales of Sherlock Holmes" Edited by J. R. Campbell and Charles Prepolec is a collection of 11 stories where supernatural and fantastical events are allowed to take. In this collection of pastiches, Ghosts and other weird things can apply... Authors include Barbara Hambly, Martin Powell, J. R. Campbell and Bob Madison amongst others.

The Story:  The first story in the book, "The Lost Boy" by Barbara Hambly. Sherlock Holmes visits Neverland and with the aid of Peter Pan defeats a nightmare and saves some children. What makes this whimsical story so interesting is the effect that Neverland has on Holmes and the fact that he meets Mrs. Watson wandering there as well...

"The Entwined" by J. R. Campbell finds Sherlock Holmes visiting a woman in a madhouse. She confesses to murders that she could not do and as Holmes interrogates her - he glimpses another reality beyond our own.

Another interesting story was "The Grantchester Grimoire" by Chico Kidd and Rick Kennett. This pastiche features another literary detective, Carnacki the Ghost Finder otherwise known as the Occult Detective. Sherlock Holmes is invited to investigate a mystery that has also attracted the attention of a young Carnacki. With evil books and ghosts and some decent deductive reasoning by Holmes, even if you do not know who Carnacki is, you can still enjoy the story.

The Writing:  The editors, Campbell and Prepolec have the right idea of exploring otherly world adventures, but do not provide us with the best executed stories. The Hambly story, which is the first story presented, was the strongest of the lot, for me. Of course, your taste may vary and you will find some of the other stories better... Unfortunately, you will find some of the stories much worst.

Don't get me wrong, it is always fun when the supernatural and the world of Sherlock Holmes intertwine. It gives one a chance to see Holmes and Watson in a different light. And almost all the stories, here, have their "points of interest." I must admit though, I did not bother to read completely the last story in collection: "The Red Planet League" by Kim Newman. Actually the author's writing was fine, but the story only featured Professor Moriarty - Holmes was not in it at all. I am sure the intent of the story was supposed to be one of comical revenge using the H.G. Wells' War of the World framework, but I found it to mean spirited to enjoy and skpped to the ending...

The Rating: ... I give this book 3 "Pipes." This is not the best anthology of Sherlock Holmes pastiches, but the majority of the stories are worth reading...

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Left-Handed Lady

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Publisher:   Philomel Books, Copyright 2007, First Edition.

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady by Nancy Springer is the second novel in a series of Sherlock Holmes Pastiches revolving around the sister of Sherlock Holmes. Enola Holmes is several years younger than her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. In fact, she is not yet of legal age to be on her own. But when her mother left to pursue her own adventures, Enola has had to take care of herself (this all occurred in the first novel of this series.) Currently she resides in London and works as a finder of lost things under an alias. Enola's brothers have threatened to place her in a boarding school for Proper Young Ladies, so she is in hiding from both Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes.

The Story:  Sir Eustace Austair's teenage daughter, Lady Cecily, has disappeared from her room without a trace. Enola is determined to find her. To do so she must roam the dark, midnight streets of London where murderers roam. Disguised as a silent nun, Enola follows clues while avoiding being discovered by her brother Sherlock. Well, she almost avoids being discovered...

The question arises, is it possible that Lady Cecily is a runaway, who does not want to be found? Or is she being held captive through the use of hypnosis and manipulation?

It is certainly enjoyable, joining Enola as she walks and runs through the cobblestoned streets of Victorian London figuring where Cecily is and how to rescue her. She makes deductions as well as her older brothers do...

The Writing:  Nancy Springer is the writer of many works geared to teenage audiences (young adults). But Holmes fans of any age will enjoy her Sherlock Holmes pastiches. The writing is clear and detailed. The plots are intriging and the characterizations are finely drawn.

Many readers will be delighted with Springer's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, as seen through the eyes of his younger sister. Although I do not believe that Mycroft would be as short sighted, socially, as Springer sees him, but unusual interpretations are part of the fun of writing and reading a pastiche...

The Rating: ... I give this book 4 "Pipes." This is a well-written Sherlock Holmes pastiche, that the reader will be hard pressed to put down, once started. In fact, you should pick up all of the Enola Holmes novels...

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Holmes of the Raj

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"Holmes of the Raj" by Vithal Rajan

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Publisher: Writers Workshop, Copyright 2006, First Hardback (no dustjacket).

Here is a series of related stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in India. There have been many pastiches written about Sherlock Holmes in India and Tibet - almost all of them occurring during the Great Hiatus when the world thought Holmes was dead. It is rare indeed when both Holmes and Watson are in India at the same time...

The Story:  The first story in this collection starts out with Holmes and Watson being asked, by an emissary of the Ranne of Kanchee to investigate the case of the Shankaracharya, a holy, religious figure who appears to have been framed for murder. And thus the two become involved in the Great Game of politics and intrigue going on the subcontinent of India.

The case is resolved, but before Holmes and Watson can return to England, Dr. Watson is asked to treat a young boy who has contracted malaria. While doing so, Dr. Watson begins to research the possible connection of a particular breed of mosquito with the spread of the disease. Meanwhile another mystery occupies Holmes's time.

Other stories in this book involve important Indian and British historical figures of the late 1880's from Lord Ripon and Madame Blavatsky to Vivekananda, Aurobindo, and Tagore. These figures provide glimpses into the historical context and perhaps the mindset of India under British rule. Other stories involve Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli (the Jungle Book) and Kim.

All and all, Holmes and Watson romp over much of India showing us another part of the Victorian Age...

The Writing:  Vithal Rajan is has lead an active life promoting peace through the world. He served as a "mediator" in Belfast, Northern Ireland and was a founding faculty member of the School of Peace Studies, Bradford University, U.K. He eventually returned to India where he is now the volunteer chair of the Confederation of Voluntary Associations, which works for communal harmony between poor Hindu and Muslim communities...

While not a professional writer, Rajan is a man of letters and the writing in this book is well done. There are some odd sentence structures and word choices which I attribute more to the English of India flavoring the literature. I should note that the activities of Dr. Watson are the main focal points through out most of the stories, while Holmes makes his appearances to make sure the mysteries are solved... The characterizations of Holmes and Watson are within the parameters of most viewpoint of these characters, yet there is a uniqueness, that I found fascinating. So also was I intrigued the recreation of 1880's India and its political and social culture.

This hardback version of this book is limited to 500 copies and was handmade by the publisher in India. You will find that the book has a variety of different colored covers which maybe different than the one shown here. A paperback edition from Random house is now available.

The Rating: ... I give this book 3 "Pipes." This is not your typical collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures and mysteries. While I found it enjoyable, it may not be your cup of tea...

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