Thank Holmes It's Friday - 11th July - Egyptian Intrigue
It's that time again - Thanks Holmes it's Friday! As we wrap up another week, let's transport ourselves back to this very day, July 11th, 1882 when the Bombardment of Alexandria ignited British intervention in Egypt, shaping decades of history.
"But what does a naval bombardment in Egypt have to do with the gaslit streets of London and the keen mind of Sherlock Holmes?" you might ask. An excellent question, my dear Watson!
Though our beloved detective never explicitly set foot in Egypt in the original tales, the Victorian "Egyptomania" craze subtly wove itself into the fabric of his world. Imagine the era's fascination with ancient artifacts, the exotic allure of the Nile, and distant political machinations—all part of 19th-century Britain's daily news and conversations. Even Arthur Conan Doyle himself held a profound interest in Egypt, subtly hinting at it with details like "Egyptian cigarettes" in the Holmes canon.
This rich historical backdrop has brilliantly inspired incredible new Sherlock Holmes adventures, taking "Egyptomania" to another level. Picture our duo tackling:
- Stolen artifacts from the British Museum or daring Egyptian digs.
- Mummy curses and supernatural elements, sometimes with a rational explanation from Holmes, and at other times with a genuinely supernatural twist.
- Holmes and Watson journeying to Egypt for cases in bustling Cairo or ancient ruins.
- Plots woven with real historical events like archaeological discoveries or British influence in Egypt.
You'll find many books featuring Egyptian themes within MX Publishing's own collection, including short stories in our flagship series, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories as well as standalone novels that transport Holmes and Watson directly to the land of pharaohs, ancient curses, and stolen artifacts.
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