Thank Holmes It's Friday - Aug 15th - Sherlock Holmes and Scotland Yard
It's that time again - Thanks Holmes it's Friday. Did you know that on this day in 1842, the first regular British detective force was formed as a division of the Metropolitan Police? This unit eventually evolved into the CID, the very department Sherlock Holmes so famously collaborated with (and occasionally exasperate!). Their complex relationship is a cornerstone of detective fiction, and this week, we're celebrating it with a curated collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories, all part of this week's 3 for 2 offer.
Sherlock Holmes and The Scotland Yarders Series
Dive into Marcia Wilson's 9-book series, which ingeniously shifts perspective to the Yarders themselves. Explore the lives, struggles, and evolving respect of inspectors like Lestrade and Gregson as they grapple with Holmes's genius. These stories reveal their dedication, pressures, and own methods of detection, which, while different from Holmes's, often proved highly effective.
Hidden History and Criminal Landscape
Delve into the early days of the CID and Victorian crime-solving with books imagining cases predating Holmes or showcasing the nascent detective force's challenges. For a fascinating look at this era's criminal underworld, consider Kelvin Jones's three non-fiction volumes, 'The Criminal World of Sherlock Holmes'. Each volume offers a deep dive into the real-life landscape Holmes would have encountered, serving as an ideal companion to the fictional adventures.
Modern Interpretations & New Generations
Discover how the Holmesian legacy continues through a new generation of detectives. Allison Osborne's 'Holmes & Co. Series' features Sherlock's daughter, Irene Holmes, and Dr. Joe Watson (John Watson's relative) as they apply classic methods in post-WWII London. Witness their evolving, often exasperated, collaborations with Detective Eddy Lestrade (a likely descendant) and gain fresh insights into the interplay between independent consultants and official police work.
We're making it even easier to explore the rich interplay between Sherlock Holmes and Scotland Yard. All titles mentioned above are and many more are included in our fantastic 3 for 2 deal! Just enter promo code Scotland Yard at checkout.
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