Sherlock Holmes

Sidney Paget became the illustrator of Sherlock Holmes after he was commissioned by Arthur Conan Doyle's publisher, Strand Magazine, to provide illustrations for the stories. Paget's first illustration appeared with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891, and his distinct style quickly became synonymous with the character. His ability to capture the essence of Holmes and the Victorian setting contributed significantly to the popularity of the stories. Paget's illustrations helped to visualize the iconic detective for readers, solidifying his role as a key figure in the Sherlock Holmes legacy.

In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," an example of personification can be found in Chapter 2, titled "The Curse of the Baskervilles." In this chapter, the moor is described in a way that imbues it with a menacing character, as it seems to watch and influence the events around it. This personification enhances the eerie atmosphere of the story, emphasizing the moor's role as a living entity that affects the characters' fates.

In Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," the event that was to take place within two weeks of Julia Stoner's death was her wedding. Julia was to marry a man named Neville St. Clair, which added urgency to Sherlock Holmes's investigation into her mysterious demise. The impending wedding highlighted the tragedy of her untimely death and the motives behind it.

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.

In the 1939 film "The Hound of the Baskervilles," the character of Sherlock Holmes was played by Basil Rathbone, while Nigel Bruce portrayed Dr. John Watson. The film is notable for its atmospheric portrayal of the classic Arthur Conan Doyle story. Rathbone's performance as Holmes became iconic, and the film is considered a classic in the detective genre.

I'm not certain if this was in the books, but in the "Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series", there was an episode titled, "The Case of the Red Headed League" (Aired 12/27/1954).

The Red Headed League was a fabricated organization, with the purpose of getting the owner of a small shop (Jabez Wilson), out of his shop for several days.

In the time of Wilson's departure, the 'leaders' of the Red Headed League would break into the shop everyday, without raising the suspicion of Wilson, and once inside the shop; would burrow a tunnel from the shop's cellar to the building next to the shop. The building next to the shop was the city bank.

In short, the Red Headed League was fake group, that gave reason for Jabez Wilson to leave his shop everyday, so that the shop would be empty. This allows the Red Headed League time to secretly dig a tunnel into the bank next door and then rob the bank.

According to Sherlock Holmes, the most important attribute of a good police detective is keen observation. Holmes emphasizes the ability to notice details that others overlook, as these observations can lead to critical insights and deductions. This acute attention to detail, combined with logical reasoning, enables a detective to piece together evidence and solve cases effectively. Ultimately, it is the blend of observation and analytical thinking that sets a great detective apart.

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While not a Holmes fan, I have never heard of this. There was a story about a missing diamond called the Southern Star. It had an odd conclusion . as it turned out the missing gem was eaten by a peacock or an Argus Pheasant or some similar bird and could not be recovered. odd as it is, the story was originally written by Jules Verne, better known for Science Fiction. The introduction of a Blue Rock resembling the Hope Diamond in the (Titanic) film is totally Off-base and unfounded. Had the Hope Diamond ANY connection with the Titanic disaster- well it would be history, and documented at that. Hope Diamond, an actress, was probably enamored by who else- Willie Sutton.

Not really, there's quite a lot of violence, and some drug use, but a nothing a child of about 10 couldn't handle. Also the language can be a bit much for a kid sometimes.

You might start kids with 'The Adventure of the Priory School' which features a missing child, which they might relate to.

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)

Answer It was originally titled A Tangled Skein.

Von Herder, the blind German mechanic

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have a conversation about murder in the story "A Study in Scarlet". Holmes uses the phrase "a study in scarlet" to refer to his detective work.

He didn't like to have to wait for patients

It used to mean one who passes counterfeit coins, but the term is now obsolete.

She is his housekeeper
She is the landlady of Holmes' apartment.

Copy, by hand, the entire Encyclopedia Britannica
copy an encyclopedia

Yes because, since watson married his wife he cannot be next to holmes in his crazy investigations.

An opium den

Mrs. St Clair's house

Dr. Watson's house

the police station,

the room above the opium den

a cab