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Librarybelle
The Return of Sherlock Holmes | Arthur Conan Doyle
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Pickpick

Completed the last story and thus the full “Return” collection for #NoPlaceLikeHolmes . The stories are a mixed bag of suspense and ho-hum mysteries. In each, Holmes uses his deductive reasoning to solve the crime. Personally, I like the more suspenseful stories with a bit of murder (what does that say about me 😂).

Thanks for leading us through this collection, @dabbe and @Cuilin !

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dabbe
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @cuilin
#TheSecond Stain

Our last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Next up, the final novel, THE VALLEY OF FEAR. The 1st discussion will be over Part 1 (chapters 1-7) in TWO weeks: February 1 (already February!!!) The 1st discussion will be led by @Cuilin. The 2nd discussion will be over Part 2 (chapters 1-7) on February 22nd and will be led by @dabbe.

Thoughts, Sherlockians?

Librarybelle I was definitely thinking about Jane Eyre and poor Bertha! It actually made me think more of that whole situation versus any other Holmes‘ stories. now
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dabbe
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @cuilin
#TheSecond Stain

Our last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Next up, the final novel, THE VALLEY OF FEAR. The 1st discussion will be over Part 1 (chapters 1-7) in TWO weeks: February 1 (already February!!!) The 1st discussion will be led by @Cuilin. The 2nd discussion will be over Part 2 (chapters 1-7) on February 22nd and will be led by @dabbe.

Thoughts, Sherlockians?

Librarybelle Yeah, just odd. I‘m not sure why Holmes wanted to protect Lady Hilda and yet not mention that security is a bit lax for important political correspondence. now
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dabbe
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @cuilin
#TheSecond Stain

Our last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Next up, the final novel, THE VALLEY OF FEAR. The 1st discussion will be over Part 1 (chapters 1-7) in TWO weeks: February 1 (already February!!!) The 1st discussion will be led by @Cuilin. The 2nd discussion will be over Part 2 (chapters 1-7) on February 22nd and will be led by @dabbe.

Thoughts, Sherlockians?

Librarybelle This did seem a bit convoluted, and the whole “steal one letter to get another letter” scheme seems a bit flimsy. I think Conan Doyle was really sick of these stories. 😂 now
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dabbe
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @cuilin
#TheSecond Stain

Our last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Next up, the final novel, THE VALLEY OF FEAR. The 1st discussion will be over Part 1 (chapters 1-7) in TWO weeks: February 1 (already February!!!) The 1st discussion will be led by @Cuilin. The 2nd discussion will be over Part 2 (chapters 1-7) on February 22nd and will be led by @dabbe.

Thoughts, Sherlockians?

Librarybelle This was another one that is not as suspenseful as other stories in the collection. It was just okay for me, not one of my favorite stories. now
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LitsyEvents
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Repost for @dabbe

#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin
#TheSecondStain

Hi, Sherlockians~
Another interesting discussion this past Saturday. Our next SH read, “(TAo) The Adventure of the Second Stain“, is linked below (spoiler alert). Discussion will be on JANUARY 18th & will be led by @dabbe. It's the last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Happy 🐫 Day.

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

Link: https://shorturl.at/83JbV

dabbe Thank you! 🤩🤗🤩 1d
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dabbe
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes @Cuilin
#TheSecondStain
@LitsyEvents

Hi, Sherlockians~
Another interesting discussion this past Saturday. Our next SH read, “(TAo) The Adventure of the Second Stain“, is linked below (spoiler alert). Discussion will be on JANUARY 18th and will be led by @dabbe. It's the last story in THE RETURN OF SH! Happy 🐫 Day.

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

Link: https://shorturl.at/83JbV

Librarybelle Thank you! 2d
dabbe @Librarybelle YW! 😘 Loved the #NancyDrewBR questions today! 🩶🖤🩶 2d
Librarybelle Thanks! ❤️ 2d
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Read4life
Untitled | Unknown
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TheSpineView Lookin' Good! 5d
Cuilin Wow 🤩 what a week!! 5d
KadaGul @Read4life What did you think 🤔 of The Friend Zone? 5d
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Read4life @kadagul I enjoyed it. Not my favorite by Jimenez but still a solid pick. 5d
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Looking fabulous!!! 5d
julieclair Great week! 8h
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Cuilin
Sherlockian | Graham Moore
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#NoPlaceLikeHolmes #TheGameIsAfoot

Fellow Sherlockians, in a blend of Sherlock‘s encouragement and rationality I will say as you embark on this challenge to remember that success often favors the prepared mind. Approach with your keen intellect, and you shall navigate through the obstacles with clarity. I have every confidence in your abilities.
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https://forms.gle/AHEhXXU3gwmSsvph9

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Cuilin
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange | Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
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Librarybelle It really does point to the lack of confidence in the Justice system at the time (and dare I say this carries over into today). 7d
dabbe The jury (Watson) is not impartial; he's completely enamored with Lady Blackenstall: “Seldom have I seen so graceful a figure, so womanly a presence, and so beautiful a face.“ The judge (SH) thinks he's given Hopkins all he needs to solve the case, knowing he won't because as @Librarybelle eloquently pointed out, they always fail in solving any case. 6d
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CogsOfEncouragement There would be no justice or aide of any kind for an abused wife from the law. Still difficult to get any in 2025.

They were much more upset about his setting a dog on fire as that was hushed up with difficulty. If it had been a neighbor's dog, it would have been an even bigger issue, but it was Mary's. SH knew this abuse would only continue. He's dead now, what's done is done, if the police can't figure it out, that's fine.
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CatLass007 At that time a woman was practically the property of her father or other male relative, then her husband. It‘s still difficult for women in this day and time but it‘s not quite that bad. 6d
AnneCecilie Holmes will at the end of the day do what he thinks overall is the right thing. There were some talk about the difference between the police and him: “what I know is unofficial, what he knows is official. I have the right to private judgment, but he has none. He must disclose all, or he is a traitor to his service.” 6d
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