News — Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle

"This is a powerful novel that makes great efforts to comply with the Canon." Philip K Jones, aka The Ill Dressed Vagabond is one of the USA's leading Holmes reviewers and this week he delivers a detailed review of Barefoot on Baker Street by Charlotte Walters. The full review is below - and the highlight seems to be how Charlotte handles the main characters: "The true wonder of the book is these three tormented men (Holmes, Moriarty and Mycroft) and their efforts to control their own lives that are seemingly beyond control.  The heroine is another wonder.  She grew up...

There are just two days to go to The Great Sherlock Holmes Debate and we've been practising with the on-line technology with the team captains. As we have two podcast presenters (Kristina and Burt) and an actor (Nick) we have to admit that our chairperson (Steve from MX Publishing) is the one feeling the pressure of presenting live - he has the easy task of making the introductions though. The presentations are looking amazing. The effort that has gone in from the teams is quite incredible - many late nights and weekends alongside busy schedules and we now can't wait...

Last month the Sherlock Holmes Society of London described A Case of Witchcraft as "well written and thoroughly researched". This month it is the turn of Philip K Jones (aka The Ill Dressed Vagabond) with a very detailed review. Phil's own first book - The Punishment of Sherlock Holmes is out soon. "This novel is a first person narration by Sherlock Holmes.  Dr. Watson is laid up as the result of an Operation to remove the Jezail bullet he had carried since his Service in Afghanistan.  The daughter of a clergyman has asked Holmes to investigate the disappearance of her...

Over 600 Sherlock Holmes fans joined the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate Facebook page to compete for batches of tickets for the audience for next Thursday's debate. Fans from 23 different countries successfully grabbing a precious ticket to the Holmes event of the year and the final audience list is attached below - along with a reminder of all the team members. The debate takes place on 10th November 2011 at 8pm UK time online so all audience members need is an internet connection to listen in and submit their questions live - they will also get a chance to submit a question/comment...

Today, the 80 general public audience places given away to the members of the Great Sherlock Holmes Debate Facebook page which stands currently at over 500 members. The places will be released in phase today to ensure all regions have a chance. There are fans from over 20 countries trying to get places. The debate takes place on 10th November at 8pm UK time online so all audience members need is an internet connection to listen in and submit their questions live. The debate is being hosted by Sherlock Holmes Publishers MX Publishing. Pllease remember the debate is supporting two...