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67/150 I've read my fair share of non-Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories and they vary in quality because either the writer is slavish to Doyle's style and adds nothing to the character, or they vear too far away and it seems like Holmes in name only. Most of these stories lean towards the former, which doesn't mean they aren't still enjoyable to Sherlock fans, just nothing ground breaking. 3.75/5

My friend, Mr. Sherlock Holmes, while possessed of one of the most vigorous minds of our generation, and while capable of displaying tremendous feats of physical activity when the situation required it, could nevertheless remain in his armchair perfectly motionless longer than any human being I have ever encountered.

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I love Sherlock stories!!

If you read Sherlock Holmes pastiche mostly for clever crimes and victorian atmosphere, this short story collection, starting with cases before the duo met and up to 1900, might not be for you.
If, on the other hand, you enjoy reading about Holmes and Watson's friendship, you should pick this up (let's be honest here, if they weren't friends, Watson would have strangled Holmes in their first year as flat mates).

I am a sucker for all things Sherlock so I enjoyed this one. There‘s some stories that didn‘t hold my attention as much as others. The narrator is fabulous. #readwomen

Love Sherlock stories. Especially in audio form. This set of stories would make Doyle proud.

A flight of cider with a side of Sherlock Holmes. #bakerstreet #ciderhouse

In case you'd like to go back to traditional Holmes stories, while allowing a mix of originality from the author at the same time, this book's the one to pick.

Head over to our blog for an #authorinterview with Lyndsay Faye! She answers all sorts of nerdy, #sherlockian questions about her new short story collection THE WHOLE ART OF DETECTION: LOST MYSTERIES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. Give it a read and then pick up a copy for yourself. It doesn't disappoint. 🕵️‍♀️🔍 #sherlockholmes

https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com/reading-women/2017/3/29/interview-with-lynds...

Thanks to the publisher for providing a digital galley of this book.

This was such a fun trip back into the world of Watson and Holmes. I feel like I needed this reminder after that horrendous season 4 of the BBC series( it's a given that Steven Moffat cannot help fucking up a thing I love) so it was nice to dive back into the historical fiction version. Faye has done an excellent job capturing Doyle's style of storytelling.

Out today! Reading this book feels like Lyndsay Faye entered the fictional world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and observed them first hand throughout their careers. The camaraderie between Watson and Holmes is perfect and the stories are a delight to get lost in. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, historical fiction, and well crafted sentences.

Sherlock Holmes stories and bourbon & ginger for a chill night. #booksandbooze

Holmes fanatics rejoice! Finally there is a collection of stories that adequately celebrate, and imitate, the original.

Read my full review:
http://mwgerard.com/review-the-whole-art-of-detection/

The dog is oversleeping this morning and the wind is howling, so our usual morning walk time is being spent with short stories instead. // #shortstories #sherlockholmes

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Thanks to @GroveAtlantic for this!!

I can not say enough about how much I love this series of short mystery stories written by Lindsey Faye. If you love Sherlock Holmes, get it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Hell is empty, and all the devils are here." This book is so good!!!

Contumacious - I love it when I learn a new-to-me word! This book is so good!

Working on this one by Lindsay Faye.