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The final problem
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes strives to destroy Professor Moriarty who is at the bottom of half the evil in London while the criminal genius vows the same for the detective.
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Cuilin
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes

Considering it was a short story that kills off our hero it was an exciting read.

IndoorDame Based on the writing leading up to this, I don‘t think there was an active intention to bring him back. But the ending does seem pointedly ambiguous, so maybe Doyle was leaving the door open to change his mind and resurrect him later if he was struck with inspiration for more stories. 3mo
Librarybelle My thoughts exactly, @IndoorDame . This was my first time reading this story, and I was amazed at how it could lead to a return. 3mo
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Cuilin @Librarybelle @indoordame it‘s interesting that Watson is writing this two years after the “fall”. 3mo
CogsOfEncouragement This is a reread for me, & I‘ve read how SH is “resurrected”. I‘ve also seen a twist on how SH survived in a movie. It does almost seem like Doyle left the possibility there. Especially the way Watson tells us how he used the skill of observation that he learned, & told us about the foot prints he saw, etc. The more I think about it, the more I think Doyle may have realized he just really needed a break but might like to write more at some point. 3mo
dabbe Doyle did want to be taken seriously as a writer (with the exception of the fairies' writings perhaps), but he made his money with Sherlock. Perhaps one doesn't ever want to totally give away a good thing--especially when it relates to one's wealth--so, you might leave a little caveat--just in case. 3mo
kelli7990 I wasn‘t expecting it. I was wondering why the story sounded so final like the author just wanted to be done with it. 3mo
Cuilin @kelli7990 yes it was sudden. I believe it took him eight years to release a new story 😲 3mo
Bookwomble @CogsOfEncouragement @kelli7990 @dabbe Doyle said his Holmes stories were hack work & kept him from his historical novels, such as The White Company, so killing Holmes was a way of ending that distraction. His wife took sides with publishers & public, eventually persuading him to bring Holmes back in that obscure tale, The Hound of the Baskervilles! This was written as a reminiscence, so Holmes remained canonically dead at that point. 3mo
Bookwomble Also, Doyle got death threats for killing off Holmes, so bat-shit fan boys are not a strictly modern phenomenon! 3mo
dabbe @Bookwomble And the public had to wait nine years for HOUND to come out and three more for Holmes to really be back! 😱 3mo
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erzascarletbookgasm
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes' archenemy, Professor James Moriarty is a dangerous and ruthless man.

Above an illustration by Sidney Paget.

#AcrossApril #professor

Eggs Well done 👍🏼 👏🏻 5y
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erzascarletbookgasm
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Reichenbach Falls is where Sherlock Holmes face off with Professor Moriarty, at the end of The Final Problem.

#HeatofJuly #waterfalls

BarbaraBB Well played! 6y
Cinfhen Great choice & imagery 👍🏻🧡 6y
Eggs Niiiice!! 6y
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Simona
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Reichenbach Falls, #waterfalls in Switzerland, scene of Mr. Holmes' last case 😉

#augustgrrrl

Moray_Reads I'm excited to visit Reichenbach next month. Nothing like standing in the very spot where a fictional event didn't really happen 😉 7y
Simona @Moray_Reads 😲It didn't!?!? 😘 7y
RohitSawant This was the first thing I thought of when I read the prompt! 7y
Simona @rohit-sawant Well ... great minds think alike ... 😘 7y
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Faibka
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Next time I want to get out of a conversation I think I'll use this 🤔😁

Laura317 Great quote! 8y
Tsubame Who could ever argue with such eloquent an excuse 😂 8y
Faibka @Tsubame I know! Right? 😆 8y
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Eyelit
The final problem | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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How amazing is it that a character who only makes an appearance in one story (though mentioned in 5 others) and created solely to put an end to a beloved protagonist (because the author tired of his creation's popularity) is probably the most well known bad guy? The diabolically clever Moriarty is my #favevillian forever and always #somethingforsept #septphotochallenge

WhatDeeReads My favorite Moriarty is in Elementary. Played by Natalie Dormer! 8y
Eyelit @Lucky_Ladee yes, she's very good! 8y
RealLifeReading I love Andrew Scott as Moriarty 8y
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BookJunkie429 Love him! 😍 8y
writerlibrarian My favourite Moriaty Nathalie Dormer. 8y
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