This was one of the books I wanted to clear out from my library and I have to say I really did not know what you expect.
Yes, as if the reader couldn't tell from context, even assuming that they haven't read the original stories where Watson uses this term frequently. (*This word had a broader meaning in Watson's day.) "This is impossible!" I ejaculated.* "Who can it be?" Fascinating and very relevant to the story, obviously).Įither no notes were needed (truth), or if he felt that strongly about it, different text should've been used. Additionally, most were unneeded (such as Holmes mentioning offhand how he should just retire and tend bees, and a footnote assuring that Holmes did, indeed, eventually retire and tend bees. They were jarring and annoying, and felt like the author was talking down to the audience. What shouldn't have been done, however, was his use of footnotes in "Watson's" story to explain things-references mainly to historical events or other Holmes stories. In addition, the book starts with what is now fairly commonplace in new-Holmes stories: a tale of how the author ( Daniel Stashower) found this manuscript and determined it is a true Watson manuscript, along with some historical tidbits to make this more plausible. It's not particularly interesting, Houdini is kinda pompous, Lestrade is (as previously mentioned) OOC and annoying, and Watson is thick, as is sadly often the case in non-canon Holmes stories (and Holmes treats him as such). A decoy? Of course not! It's obvious that the American can turn into a ghost and that is enough to arrest him! That, and some conspicuously-placed muddy footprints that don't actually lead anywhere. Lestrade is wildly out of character and believes Houdini to be an "ectoplasmic man" who can walk through walls AND THAT'S HOW HE STOLE THE PAPERS. x 8-in., 208 pages, Text Only.Harry Houdini is framed for spying and stealing sensitive papers from the Prince of Wales. The Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the world's greatest detective. And an historic alliance is formed, whereby Baker Street's enigmatic mystery-solver and Greystoke, the noble savage, peer of the realm and lord of the jungle, team up to bring down the hellish hun! Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed detective stories. The astonishing careers of two American air aces are illuminated. A night sky aerial engagement with the deadly Fokker nearly claims three brilliant lives.
Holmes and Watson take to the skies in the quest of the nefarious Von Bork and his weapon of dread.
"Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Peerless Peer!" By Sam Siciliano. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.ġst printing.
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