In "Death Cloud," the first book of the Young Sherlock Holmes series by Andrew Lane, Sherlock Holmes's uncle, Rufus Holmes, lives in a large house in the countryside, specifically in the village of Farnham, near the town of Godalming in Surrey, England. This setting serves as a backdrop for Sherlock's early adventures and his development as a detective.
Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson Mary Sutherland Mrs. Etherege James Windibank, Miss Sutherland's stepfather AKA Hosmer Angel Sherlock Holmes' unnamed page Mary's mother unnamed cab driver Mr. Hardy (foreman of old plumbing business) Ned (Mary's uncle who left her with an income of £100 a year) Mary's late father Balzac (French novelist quoted by Windibank) Hafiz (Persian poet referred to by Holmes) Horace (Roman philosopher referred to by Holmes)
Sherlock Holmes Dr Watson Mrs Watson Sherlock Holmes' unnamed landlady Sherlock Holmes' unnamed maid John Openshaw Elias Openshaw, John Openshaw's uncle Joseph Openshaw, John Openshaw's father Mary, Elias Openshaw's maid Mr Fordham, Elias Openshaw's lawyer Major Freebody, Joseph Openshaw's friend Captain James Calhoun and 2 unnamed accomplices Hudson, KKK leader McCauley, Paramore, and John Swain, supposed KKK targets Constable Cook unnamed inspector unnamed stevedore (dockworker) Major Prendergast, former client of Holmes Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French scientist with whom Holmes compared his own abilities
We'll never know. In many of the Holmes stories, Watson makes reference to Holmes; remarks about crimes (solved and unsolved) that he never discussed with Watson, either for reasons of discretion, or because he felt the specifics of the case, while fantastic, would not demonstrate how logic, deduction and observation worked (a criterion of Holmes'; he disliked Watson's writings when they ventured away from the coldly scientific and stoic, and into the realm of "sensationalism".). Even considering the number of crimes mentioned in the books, the likely number would be far higher. ------ Sherlock Holmes solved more than 1000 small or big cases ------ In glancing over my notes of the seventy odd cases in which I have during the last eight years studied the methods of my friend Sherlock Holmes, -- John Watson, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' "This case of yours is very complex, Sir Henry. When taken in conjunction with your uncle's death I am not sure that of all the five hundred cases of capital importance which I have handled there is one which cuts so deep." -- Sherlock Holmes, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" Watson and Holmes reference about 100 unpublished cases in all of the 60 stories that are recounted for us.
In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," Holmes and Watson meet Sir Henry Baskerville in Coombe Tracey. Sir Henry is the heir to the Baskerville fortune and is concerned about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his late uncle's death. He seeks Holmes's help to uncover the truth behind the legend of the supernatural hound that supposedly haunts the Baskerville family.
Sir Henry Baskerville sought Sherlock Holmes' help to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead on the moors with an expression of terror on his face. He also reported the strange occurrences surrounding his family’s ancestral home, Baskerville Hall, including a legendary curse involving a supernatural hound that was said to haunt the Baskerville lineage. Additionally, Sir Henry received an anonymous warning to stay away from the moors, which deepened his concern. This combination of eerie events and threats compelled him to seek Holmes' expertise.
Mycroft Holmes, his brother A doctor named Verner was a distant relative Vernet, the French artist, was his great-uncle
Since Tim Symonds published 'Sherlock Holmes And The Sword of Osman' and 'Sherlock Holmes And The Nine-Dragon Sigil' he has published further Holmes-and-Watson novels and short-story collections, including 'The Torso At Highgate Cemetery And Other Sherlock Holmes Stories' and 'Sherlock Holmes And The Strange Death of Brigadier-General Delves'. His ninth novel will be published in 2025 where Dr Watson goes in disguise to Simla and Hyderabad in 1911 to foil a deadly plot to overthrow the British Raj.
We are not told who Sherlock Holmes' parents were, but we do have these clues to his ancestry: In 'The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter' we find this exchange: __"In your own case," said I, "from all that you have told me it seems obvious that your faculty of observation and your peculiar facility for deduction are due to your own systematic training." __"To some extent," he answered, thoughtfully. "My ancestors were country squires, who appear to have led much the same life as is natural to their class. But, none the less, my turn that way is in my veins, and may have come with my grandmother, who was the sister of Vernet, the French artist. Art in the blood is liable to take the strangest forms." __"But how do you know that it is hereditary?" __"Because my brother Mycroft possesses it in a larger degree than I do." In 'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder' Watson writes: "A young doctor, named Verner, had purchased my small Kensington practice, and given with astonishingly little demur the highest price that I ventured to ask - an incident which only explained itself some years later, when I found that Verner was a distant relation of Holmes', and that it was my friend who had really found the money." ------ The Sherlock Holmes stories do not list the names of Holmes's parents. Later books, from authors other than Doyle, have speculated on who his parents might have been. One such speculation produced the names Siger and Violet based upon Holmes using the name Sigerson during his Great Hiatus and his fondness for clients named Violet.
Sherlock Holmes Dr. Watson Mary Sutherland Mrs. Etherege James Windibank, Miss Sutherland's stepfather AKA Hosmer Angel Sherlock Holmes' unnamed page Mary's mother unnamed cab driver Mr. Hardy (foreman of old plumbing business) Ned (Mary's uncle who left her with an income of £100 a year) Mary's late father Balzac (French novelist quoted by Windibank) Hafiz (Persian poet referred to by Holmes) Horace (Roman philosopher referred to by Holmes)
Sherlock Holmes Dr Watson Mrs Watson Sherlock Holmes' unnamed landlady Sherlock Holmes' unnamed maid John Openshaw Elias Openshaw, John Openshaw's uncle Joseph Openshaw, John Openshaw's father Mary, Elias Openshaw's maid Mr Fordham, Elias Openshaw's lawyer Major Freebody, Joseph Openshaw's friend Captain James Calhoun and 2 unnamed accomplices Hudson, KKK leader McCauley, Paramore, and John Swain, supposed KKK targets Constable Cook unnamed inspector unnamed stevedore (dockworker) Major Prendergast, former client of Holmes Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French scientist with whom Holmes compared his own abilities
ABC Weekend Specials - 1977 My Dear Uncle Sherlock 1-3 was released on: USA: 16 April 1977
We'll never know. In many of the Holmes stories, Watson makes reference to Holmes; remarks about crimes (solved and unsolved) that he never discussed with Watson, either for reasons of discretion, or because he felt the specifics of the case, while fantastic, would not demonstrate how logic, deduction and observation worked (a criterion of Holmes'; he disliked Watson's writings when they ventured away from the coldly scientific and stoic, and into the realm of "sensationalism".). Even considering the number of crimes mentioned in the books, the likely number would be far higher. ------ Sherlock Holmes solved more than 1000 small or big cases ------ In glancing over my notes of the seventy odd cases in which I have during the last eight years studied the methods of my friend Sherlock Holmes, -- John Watson, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' "This case of yours is very complex, Sir Henry. When taken in conjunction with your uncle's death I am not sure that of all the five hundred cases of capital importance which I have handled there is one which cuts so deep." -- Sherlock Holmes, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" Watson and Holmes reference about 100 unpublished cases in all of the 60 stories that are recounted for us.
In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," Holmes and Watson meet Sir Henry Baskerville in Coombe Tracey. Sir Henry is the heir to the Baskerville fortune and is concerned about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his late uncle's death. He seeks Holmes's help to uncover the truth behind the legend of the supernatural hound that supposedly haunts the Baskerville family.
Sir Henry Baskerville sought Sherlock Holmes' help to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead on the moors with an expression of terror on his face. He also reported the strange occurrences surrounding his family’s ancestral home, Baskerville Hall, including a legendary curse involving a supernatural hound that was said to haunt the Baskerville lineage. Additionally, Sir Henry received an anonymous warning to stay away from the moors, which deepened his concern. This combination of eerie events and threats compelled him to seek Holmes' expertise.
It is said that he collapsed and died through inhaling poisonous gasses from the eruption of Vesuvius. The cause of death is really unknown, he may have been asthmatic and the volcanic fumes contributed to his death
Dear Uncle bob, I am sorry to inform you of the death of your sister. Kind regards, John Smith
Eva and Uncle Tom