Thank Holmes It's Friday - Feb 21st - Mystery and Wonder
It’s that time again - Thank Holmes it’s Friday! This week's literary feast presents a dazzling array of fresh Sherlockian adventures, brimming with both mystery and wonder.
Get ready for an adventure with Janina Woods' latest works. Known for her classic mysteries in 'Dear Holmes' and her gripping Mycroft Holmes novels, she brings her passion for reimagining Holmes to life with "Beasts of London" - a Sherlockian read with manga-influenced art and magical showdowns.
Prepare to be captivated by the cleverly titled, "Sherlock Holmes for Letter or Verse" by Joseph W. Svec III! Famed for intertwining our favorite detective with timeless classics like Alice in Wonderland, The Missing Unicorn, Knights of the Roundtable, and Captain Nemo, this book is a treasure trove of Sherlock Holmes poems paired with thrilling adventures, all presented through his intriguing daily letters.
ENJOY 3 FOR 2 ON PRINT BOOKS
But that's not all! Dive into our 3 for 2 promotion, featuring even more imaginative mash-ups including Harry DeMaio's Octavius Bear series! Whether you crave enchanting fantasy landscapes or delightful folk tales and rhythmic verses, these spellbinding titles will transport you to new vistas of mystery and wonder. Get ready to rekindle your passion for Sherlock Holmes like never before. Just enter the promo code "Mashed" at checkout.
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RE-IMAGINE SHERLOCK HOLMES IN AUDIO
We also invite you to listen to four imaginative audiobooks. To claim your free audiobooks just tell us the titles you'd like and within a few days your free codes and download link will appear in your inbox. It's that simple!
Beasts of London by Janina Woods (NEW)
Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of Grinning Cat by Joseph W Svec III
Sherlock Holmes and The Folk Tale Mysteries - Volume 2 by Gayle Lange Puhl
Sherlock Holmes and The Menacing Metropolis by Allan Mitchell
SHERLOCKIAN PUZZLE OF THE WEEK
Question: Truth or Lie. Simply decide if the following statements are true or false.
In A Study in Scarlet, Holmes first met Watson at St Bartholomew's Hospital
The crown discovered in The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual was said to have belonged to King Charles II
In The Adventure of the Red-headed League, Jabez Wilson was paid £6 a week to transcribe the Encyclopaedia Britannica
The main events in The Adventure of the Man with the Twisted Lip unfolded in London’s Upper Swandam Lane
In The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, Mrs Oakshott lived in Battersea
Ted Hunter was a stable hand in The Adventure of Silver Blaze
Victor Hatherley encountered counterfeiters in The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb, losing his thumb in the process
Henry Wood was Crooked Man, in the story of the same name
The Worthington Bank Gang make an unwelcome appearance in The Adventure of the Resident Patient
Joseph Harrison stole the Naval Treaty, in the story of the same name
You'll find the answers to these questions on our dedicated Shurdle Puzzle page, along with earlier puzzles you may have missed. If puzzles ignite your passion, then Paul Elgood's 'Shurdle', awaits you. Dive into its pages to discover exclusive puzzles and challenges designed to expand your thinking beyond our weekly newsletters.
P.S. Missed any of our previous week's newsletters? Here's a handy link to the last few weeks.