Sherlock Holmes: Inspiring Lives

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How exactly does one first become introduced to Sherlock Holmes? Even if you have not yet discovered the original stories, you'll know that Holmes is omnipresent in everyday life. His name has become a byword, whether used sarcastically or admiringly, for someone who investigates matters or solves troublesome problems. His iconic image appears in cartoons, greetings cards and advertisements. His exploits are dramatized for the stage, radio, audio recordings, television and cinema screen. With the advent of the internet there are countless websites, blogs, discussion groups and more.

In Sherlock Holmes: Inspiring Lives, explore his fascinating and enigmatic world, his place in literary history and how he has become the iconic, timeless character who is loved by millions. Here are facts, trivia and quotations from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original classic stories, as well as information about the often weird and wonderful characters you'll encounter.

Light-hearted and highly informative, this book is perfect for both the Sherlock aficionado and those new to the world of 221B Baker Street.

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ROGER JOHNSON and JEAN UPTON have been members of The Sherlock Holmes Society for many years and have both regularly contributed to its popular journal – a publication which Roger himself edits. Other Sherlockian publications they have written for include The Baker Street Journal (American), The Passengers’ Log (Australian), The Musgrave Papers (British) and The Ritual (British). Having met through a mutual long-term interest in Sherlock Holmes, Roger and Jean’s wedding was attended by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s daughter. Together they are joint custodians of the 221B sitting room at The Sherlock Holmes pub in London.

ROGER JOHNSON and JEAN UPTON have been members of The Sherlock Holmes Society for many years and have both regularly contributed to its popular journal – a publication which Roger himself edits. Other Sherlockian publications they have written for include The Baker Street Journal (American), The Passengers’ Log (Australian), The Musgrave Papers (British) and The Ritual (British). Having met through a mutual long-term interest in Sherlock Holmes, Roger and Jean’s wedding was attended by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s daughter. Together they are joint custodians of the 221B sitting room at The Sherlock Holmes pub in London.

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