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The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

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1998356 pagesSt. Martin's Press

Synopsis

This long-awaited volume finally brings to light several cases of the world's most famous consulting detective that were originally suppressed to avoid scandal and embarrassment to the Crown, public figures, or to Holmes himself. Now, the truth is finally revealed regarding Holmes's exploits involving the Titanic, his rematch with Irene Adler, the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson, and such figures as Ida Tarbell, P.G. Wodehouse, and James McNeil Whistler. The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes is a cornucopia of Sherlockiana that will delight fans young and no-so-young. The Darlington substitute scandal / Henry Slesar -- The Adventure of the old Russian woman / H. Paul Jeffers -- The Adventure of the noble husband / Peter Cannon -- The Case of the woman in the cellar / Pat Mullen -- The Adventure of the boulevard assassin / Kathleen Brady -- The Case of the ancient british barrow / Terry McGarry -- The Adventure of the dying ship / Edward D. Hoch -- The Revenge of the Fenian Brotherhood / Carole Bugge -- The Affair of the counterfeit countess / Craig Shaw Gardner -- The Woman / Aline Myette-Volsky -- The Little problem of the Grosvenor Square Furniture Van / Patrick LoBrutto -- A Ballad of the White Plague / P.C. Hodgell -- The Adventure of Vanderbilt and the Yeggman / Roberta Rogow -- The Secret marriage of Sherlock Holmes / Shariann Lewitt -- The Case of Vittoria the Circus Belle / Jay Sheckley.

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Authors

Henry Slesar was an American author, playwright, and copywriter. He is famous for his use of irony and twist endings. - Wikipedia

H. Paul Jeffers was an established military historian and author of seventy books. He worked as an editor and producer at ABC, CBS and NBC, and is the only person to have been news director of both of New York City's all-news radio stations. He taught journalism at New York University, Syracuse University, and Boston University.

Peter Cannon is an author known for his contributions to detective fiction. His work includes "The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes," which explores new stories for the famous detective.

Pat Mullen is a writer with a special interest in detective fiction. Readers enjoy Mullen's contributions to the Sherlock Holmes canon, including "The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes."

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Characters

Sherlock HolmesProtagonist
Dr. John H. WatsonSupporting
Irene AdlerSupporting
Ida TarbellCameo
P.G. WodehouseCameo

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Sherlock Holmes

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