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The Historical Novel Society ...high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play including an episode of light-hearted lovemaking without any serious commitment.... Holmes and Watson find themselves involved in a ménage à trois with Alma Mahler, Dr Watson finds himself discussing lesbianism with Queen Victoria, and Holmes and Watson become embroiled in the intrigues of both Adolf Hitler and Charles de Gaulle. Even Tsar Nicholas II does not escape unscathed. Pearson manages to eviscerate him with a minimum of fuss and a deadly pen.... This book should be read and enjoyed while reclining on a chaise longue with a glass of bubbles within...

Advance notice of the launch of Sherlock Holmes the Hunter and Other Mysteries, to take place in the splendid surroundings of the Teachers' Club at 36 Parnell Square on Tuesday, November 18 from 6.30 pm. I am delighted to report that Dr Watson himself will officiate. (Any resemblance of the good doctor to that well-known thespian-about-town, Mr Val O'Donnell, is entirely deliberate). I hope you will all drop in. Even if you have purchased the book already through Kickstarter, come and buy some more copies. They make great Christmas presents. And just to let you know, I have received two very nice...

The top six Sherlock Holmes audiobooks so far in October are all traditional short story collections and at the moment, the new release Sherlock Holmes The Hunter and Other Mysteries from Susan Knight is running away in top spot. Another new release, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Pharoah by JM Reinbold is in second place. Top narrator this month is definitely Michael Langan who has four of the top six slots.  We'll publish the full top 25 when all the numbers are in at the end of the month. Check our our 'free audiocodes catalogue' for the...

Calling all Sherlock Holmes fans in Georgia - meet Ken Courtenay the author of 'The Man Who Died Twice - A Sherlock Holmes Adventure' at the Jefferson Public Library on November 5th (3p-6pm). If you can't make it in person, The Man Who Died Twice is available from this site and all good bookstores including: Amazon USA      Barnes and Noble     Bookstore.org About the book: Dr. Watson is called upon to attend the execution of a man convicted of murder. Eighteen months after the ordeal, the murder victim is found on a London dock, actually murdered. If this becomes...

"Book launch last night went well. Thanks to Kate and the team at the Public Library. Had my first book signing today at Paperbark's, met some nice people and sold out of the first batch Paperbark ordered! Thank you Paperbark team, and thank you Albany readers!" We're delighted to see that The Case of the Australian Atlases and other Sherlock Holmes Adventures has got off to such a great start locally for Paul Metcalfe.   The book has just had a sterling review from Reedsy - 5/5 Stars "Metcalfe keeps the plots straightforward with just enough conflict, twists and odd characters...