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If you are a dedicated Sherlock Holmes fan, you will love this book. Sherlock Holmes: Far & Wide storybook. NEW REVIEW by Margaret Walsh a fellow writer of Sherlock Holmes pastiches. Or as Holmes would say, "my friend and colleague." REVIEW: "I received a copy of the book Sherlock Holmes: Far & Wide by Gretchen Altabef… Continue reading Highly Recommended!
A TOAST DARLING A tribute in one act. I thought I'd have Sherlock Holmes do the honours. From my storybook, Sherlock Holmes FAR AND WIDE. “I arranged to meet him at the Savoy for tea, but neither of us turned up.” – Jeremy Brett. CAST OF CHARACTERS SHERLOCK HOLMES. The Great Detective. JEREMY BRETT. Shakespearian… Continue reading Happy 92nd Birthday, A TOAST DARLING, Jeremy!
Who is he? Notes on characterization. One third of the way through writing my next novel, Mycroft Holmes popped into the scene. Although Doctor Watson greatly enjoys describing the scene and especially London, he also knows that characters drive a story. I have published one short story with the Holmes brothers and set it at… Continue reading Mycroft Holmes
Nobody gets it! In Victorian etiquette, an unintroduced gentleman could almost never speak to a lady in public, as it was considered rude and improper..." At least nobody as far as I can tell, who put Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" on film or tape. We look at the story through twenty-first… Continue reading Miss Annie Harrison’s ROSE SOLILOQUY
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“I just finished [reading] the book....it was fantastic! What a great grouping of stories representing almost the whole spectrum of Sherlock Holmes fiction. The time travel story alone was well worth the wait! Thanks for the book; it will be an honored addition to my Sherlock Holmes library.” T.M. It is so lovely to hear… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes FAR AND WIDE Storybook
Sherlock Holmes Far And Wide is now available in Kindle and eBook editions, with hardcover and paperback set for release on May 6, 2025. The collection features new stories and parodies, contributing to initiatives like #sharethemeal. Written by Gretchen Altabef, it explores Holmes's adventures, including unique holiday tales and character perspectives.
SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR & WIDE Kickstarter is the way to get the book in your hands before it is even released. Signed copies are available from this Holiday Kickstarter, too. There are other rewards, too, including the chance to purchase MX's fantastic Sherlock Holmes 2025 Page a Day Calendar. To Ms Altabef's American fans, this… Continue reading Formidable News! SHERLOCK HOLMES FAR AND WIDE is Pre-launched on Kickstarter!
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