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Cuilin
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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Librarybelle I hope we learn more about the tattoo and its meaning and perhaps the connection to Moriarty! I suspected the priest hole was important when Holmes brought up “old house secrets” to the inspector. I was right! 😂 19h
Cuilin @Librarybelle absolutely if you‘re going to mention a priest hole it better be used in the plot in someway. I also think we‘re going back in time. There are some unanswered questions. 19h
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CatLass007 I missed the mention of the priest hole, but wasn‘t surprised when it appeared. As much as I enjoy Stephen Fry‘s narration and background information, I think he did spoil the time of the second part. 14h
dabbe I had to read on because I really wanted to find out more about the relationship between Mrs. Douglas and Barker and what led to such a horrific murder. All I can say is, you'll see! 🤩 14h
Daisey I thought the whole setup and setting for this story was great. Rereads of these are strange in a way because I don‘t feel like I remember any details, but I also feel I make better predictions than a first read so I must be remembering a bit. 5h
AnneCecilie I hope we find out how Moriarty fits in and I‘m guessing we‘ll get the backstory 1h
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Cuilin
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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Librarybelle It kind of reminded me of the very first story we read, with the next section alluding to a past circumstance (the convoluted long backstory from the first story we read popped into my mind. I section 2 is not like that). The reveal falls in line with other reveals. I think, overall, this story has more substance, as it is longer than a short story, which really helps bring out all of the details. 19h
Cuilin @Librarybelle yes! There‘s a great energy/excitement yet the pace is calm. My curiosity was maintained without anxiety. 19h
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dabbe @Librarybelle I wrote a similar thought re: similarities to A STUDY IN SCARLET, too! #greatminds 14h
dabbe Without giving away spoilers to Part 2 (which I've just finished): While most Sherlock Holmes stories focus primarily on the puzzle and its solution, THE VALLEY OF FEAR incorporates broader themes such as justice, revenge, and the impact of secret societies. The backstory provides a richer, more complex understanding of the characters' motivations and the societal issues at play during this time period. 14h
AnneCecilie It does remind me of several of the stories in that the solution comes before we know what happened. There‘s been several guilty people giving their statements to Holmes and explaining everything. 1h
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Cuilin
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin @dabbe

I hadn‘t heard much about this mystery and feel it‘s somewhat underrated. I really enjoyed part I. What say you?

Librarybelle I liked this one too and have not heard much about it. I found I had to keep reading this section, I was that engrossed that I did not want to stop. 19h
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CatLass007 I loved the comments about fictional detectives and the way they solve their cases without letting the reader know how they know. I think that was in the first or second chapter. I suspected the identity of the killer. 14h
dabbe I read this aeons ago and forgot how intriguing Part 1 was! A cipher, a castle/mansion with a moat, a murder ... what's not to love? I have a feeling this one will be similar to A STUDY IN SCARLET in that Part 2 is going to take us to America and give us the whole backstory. 14h
Cuilin @CatLass007 A little inside humor as we know Sherlock mysteries are not fair play. 😊 13h
Cuilin @dabbe It had me a cipher, then a castle with a moat!! 🧑‍🍳 💋 13h
CogsOfEncouragement This was my first time reading it and I really enjoyed it. 9h
Daisey I really enjoyed Part 1, with the intriguing manor house and cipher and all. 5h
AnneCecilie I enjoyed part 1 and the mention of Moriarty had me intrigued, but as a modern reader it is a little strange that we know the murder by part 1 and there‘s still a part 2. I more used to the murder being revealed at the end. It does change the focus on what‘s important important in the story (edited) 1h
eeclayton I'm reading this for the first time and enjoying it a lot. I was a little confused for a bit because of the mention of Moriarty as to where on the timeline we were. now
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CatLass007
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes I am so glad I joined this buddy read. It has been both entertaining and enlightening. The Sherlock Holmes Definitive Audio Collection has proved to be an excellent investment. It is edited and narrated by Stephen Frye, who is absolutely marvelous. His introductions to the home novels and short story collections are brilliant, as is his narration. I just listened to his introduction to the tagged book. He provides (cont)⬇️

CatLass007 fascinating context for this novel. I do remember watching the movie he mentions, the Molly Maguires with Sean Connery. I don‘t remember Richard Harris, but who could remember Richard Harris when watching Sean Connery? I grew up in West Virginia. I am a proud believer in labor unions, although I have never been a member of one. I would encourage you to watch The Molly Maguires, and I also would encourage you to watch the movie, Matewan, (cont)⬇️ 1d
CatLass007 about the labor struggles in West Virginia. It stars Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, and the always brilliant James Earl Jones. I just looked it up on IMDb and discovered that it also stars or features many people who were not famous at the time but who are now famous or highly respected in the field of acting. 1d
Daisey I‘m listening to this collection as well and loving it! 1d
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CatLass007 @Daisey Are you co-hosting this one? Or maybe I‘m confusing it with something else you‘re co-hosting? I‘m just now asking myself this question. 1d
Daisey No, I‘m just following along with this one and not even participating in the discussion much, but I‘ve really been enjoying revisiting the stories on audio. 1d
CatLass007 @Daisey This is the first time I‘ve ever read any Sherlock Holmes. Are you co-hosting #FellowshipOfTolkien? Maybe that‘s where I‘m confused. (edited) 1d
dabbe @Cuilin and I (@dabbe) are hosting #NoPlaceLikeHolmes. We have been reading the canon in publication order and are now on Doyle's last novel, THE VALLEY OF FEAR. Feel free to tag #NoPlaceLikeHolmes to see all of our posts, and if you'd like to join our group, let me know, and I'll tag ya! 🩵🩶🩵 1d
CatLass007 @dabbe I did tag you and @Cuilin but when I saw @Daisey‘s post I confused myself. I‘m going to blame it on lack of sleep and hit the sack. 1d
dabbe @CatLass007 Our bads! You are now on the list, m'dear! 🤩😂😘 1d
Daisey Yes, I‘m cohosting the Tolkien read. Sometimes it does get complicated keeping track of all the readalongs. Looking forward to The Fall of Arthur! (edited) 1d
CatLass007 @dabbe How did I end up off the list? Because I‘ve been participating since the beginning. And I always get tagged on the discussion posts and the reminder posts. Not important though. 1d
CatLass007 @Daisey Well, both buddy reads have lasted for years, so that kinda is what got me confused I think. I‘m skipping Arthur, because it‘s not available as an audiobook and I think I would do better if I could listen and read the print at the same time. But I hope y‘all have a great time and don‘t take me off the tag list, please. 1d
dabbe @CatLass007 Probably because I'm a moron and somehow lost you! So sorry about that! You are now and forevermore on da list! 🤩😘 1d
CatLass007 @dabbe I know you‘re joking at your own expense, but things like that, if they happen frequently, make us feel bad about ourselves. You most definitely are not a moron! More positive self-talk is hereby ordered for you. 1d
dabbe @CatLass007 My husband tells me that as well. Thanks for the much-needed reminder! 😘 15h
CatLass007 @dabbe Your husband sounds like a wise man. 14h
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Read4life
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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dabbe I'm enjoying this one so far! 🤩 2d
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InkedBookworm13
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I was able to get the 1st book from the library just in time for #EBBR
I have never read or heard of this series, but I am looking forward to reading it and others in the series.
@Ruthiella

Sace Background pup is a cutie! I hope you enjoy the series. I loved it when I was a kid. 3d
Ruthiella Awesome! It‘s very much aimed at children, so I don‘t know how I will work for an adult reading it for the first time. I enjoyed reading-visiting and matching wits with my ten year old self. 3d
InkedBookworm13 @Ruthiella I'm looking forward to it. I've been revisiting some books from my childhood lately and trading some I missed the first time around. 3d
InkedBookworm13 @Sace thank you. Dexter pops up in quite a few of my posts. 🐶📖 3d
kwmg40 This was one of my favourite series when I was a kid! 14h
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Kappadeemom
Fire with Fire | Candice Fox
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A couple goes into the crime lab and holds people hostage because the police failed to find their missing daughter several years ago. They threaten to burn critical evidence of major crimes until the police find their daughter. This is a quick thriller that was really good. If you like James Patterson, you‘ll probably like this one.

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MariaW
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Pickpick

Rich men are fished out of River Thames - all of them drowned in weird circumstances and their inheritances go to the same charity… 🧐🧐🧐 Definitely a case for Inspector Holt. I love those old crime mysteries.

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LitsyEvents
Encyclopedia Brown | Donald J. Sobol
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Repost for @Ruthiella

#EBBR
Encyclopedia Brown Buddy Read

Tagging those who expressed interest in revisiting or discovering this children‘s detective classic by reading the first book in the series in February. I‘ll check in with you all around mid month to see how we fared matching wits with the boy detective!

All are welcome. 😊 If you are interested and would like to be added to the tag list, let me know.

Ruthiella Thank you! 😊 1w
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LitsyEvents
The Valley of Fear | Arthur Conan Doyle
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Repost for @dabbe

#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin
#TheValleyOfFear

Hi, Sherlockians~
Friendly reminder: our next SH read (and last novel in the canon) is THE VALLEY OF FEAR and is linked below (spoiler alert). Part 1's discussion will be on February 1st and will be led by @Cuilin.

P.S. If you'd like to be removed from this list, let us know.

Link: https://shorturl.at/l8wxN

dabbe Thanks. 😊 1w
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