Mycroft Holmes
Mycroft Holmes is the older brother of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, a fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this collection you'll find our books that feature Mycroft Holmes - and you can get them 3for2 with the code 'mycroft'.
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Key Facts about Mycroft Holmes in the original stories:
- Superior Intellect: Sherlock himself states that Mycroft possesses greater powers of observation and deduction than he does, calling him the man "with the tidiest and most orderly brain, with the greatest capacity for storing facts, of any man living."
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Occupation: He holds a unique, vaguely defined, but incredibly powerful position within the British government. Sherlock describes his role as a "central exchange," "the clearinghouse" for the conclusions of every government department. Mycroft is so integral that Sherlock once remarked, "He is the British government."
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The Flaw (Inertia): Despite his superior mind, Mycroft lacks the energy, ambition, or practical drive for fieldwork. He refuses to stir himself to confirm his own deductions, preferring to stay in his routine.
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Routine and The Diogenes Club: Mycroft rarely deviates from his small orbit: his rooms in Pall Mall, his office in Whitehall, and the Diogenes Club. He is a founding member of this unusual club, which exists for men who dislike company; its main rule is that no member shall notice any other member.
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Appearances: He appears mainly in only two stories: "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter" and "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans." He is also mentioned or briefly appears in others.
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Physical Description: Mycroft is described as being much larger and stouter than his brother Sherlock, possessing "uncouth physical inertia."
In essence, Mycroft is a sedentary genius whose enormous intellect is applied to national and political affairs, contrasting with Sherlock's use of his similar, though slightly lesser, abilities in criminal detection.
