![]() ![]() “The Adventure of the Empty House” does not disappoint. And I was wondering how Doyle would actually bring him back. While I have plenty more to say about the “I Believe in Sherlock” movement (I may have participated?), I’ll just say here that it amazes and humbles me that Holmes’ “death” has always affected fans to the point of action. (With a disappearing wife.) After the events of “The Adventure of the Final Problem”, Holmes returns, in dramatic fashion, and the two set out to solve crimes all over London, from theft to blackmail to international espionage. The Return of Sherlock Holmes collects thirteen short stories featuring the famous detective, all supposedly written and published by John Watson, his best friend, roommate, and confidante. ![]() ![]() …You know, I often feel like the introductions to my reviews of the Holmes canon can’t really be anything but “so, yeah, I’m still reading this and I’m still loving it”, so let’s just dive in. And so I did, but it took me into the first proper week of February to finish it, although that wasn’t because I wasn’t enjoying it. (I just weep about the latest season of Sherlock.) But it did inspire me to take The Return of Sherlock Holmes along with me to Ireland, so I could start on it when I had a chance. ![]() So… I had a lot of feelings about Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ![]()
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