Thank Holmes It's Friday June 28th - Holmes Historical Adventures
Did you know that on this very day in 1838 Queen Victoria was crowned in Westminster Abbey? Truly a royal day, making it the perfect occasion for a majestic Thank Holmes It's Friday!
So, let the grandeur of history inspire your next read and delve into a collection of Sherlock Holmes mysteries that offer a royal treat.
First up is "Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé" by David Macgregor. On the eve of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee chaos unfurls as the playboy Prince of Wales, dodging anarchist assassins, seeks refuge at 221B Baker Street. Meanwhile, Auguste Escoffier, a chef of global acclaim, is caught in a destructive spiral of blackmail and scandal. Can the brilliant Holmes and Watson, along with the astute Irene Adler, safeguard the heir apparent and restore the reputation of this culinary master?
Prepare for more royal intrigue in "Diamond Jubilee: Sherlock Holmes, Mark Twain, and the Peril of the Empire" by Paul D. Schullery. Danger lurks as Mark Twain, fearing for his life, enlists the help of Holmes and Watson. Together, they unearth a conspiracy that threatens to shake the very foundations of the British Empire. Filled with Holmesian genius, perilous London underworld escapades and intriguing characters like a cunning crime queen, and the enigmatic Mycroft Holmes this book offers another gripping narrative.
Are you ready to delve into another Sherlock Holmes adventure during one of Britain's most solemn moments? In "The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure"by Richard T. Ryan, Irish separatists seize the Coronation Stone at Westminster Abbey amidst Queen Victoria's stately funeral. Informed by Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes is charged with retrieving this symbol of monarchy. Masquerading through Ireland alongside Watson to trace the Irish Republican Brotherhood - suspects behind this audacious heist. Stakes reach unprecedented heights as he endeavors to appease a king who resists coronation until "order has been restored."
Experience yet more regal intrigue with Orlando Pearson's Redacted Sherlock Holmes series. In "The Prince and the Munshi", Volume II of the series, Holmes and Watson are seized by Edward Albert, the Prince of Wales, and future Edward VII and tasked with finding evidence that Victoria is unfit to serve as Queen. At Balmoral, Holmes and Watson witness the aged Queen Victoria engage in some highly questionable behaviour with one of her servants. Holmes carries out some deft political manoeuvring, as he deals with an empire-threatening crisis. Don't miss Volume VIII of the series and Orlando's second novel, "A Study in Statecraft," where more royal secrets unravel.
We now invite you to rediscover history in its most thrilling form! Immerse yourself in the era of Queen Victoria's "Little Wars" and journey through to Queen Elizabeth's reign with our regal collection. Featuring a wealth of superb fiction alongside the journalist creations of Bob Crew and iconic photography by John Jochimsen, this unique collection is yours to enjoy with our with our irresistible 3 for 2 offer.
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Diamond Jubilee: Sherlock Holmes, Mark Twain, and the Peril of the Empire by Paul D Schullery
Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé by David MacGregor
The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure by Richard T Ryan
80 Years Gone In A Flash - The Memoirs of a Photojournalist by John Jochimsen
Farewell Britain’s Television Queen by Bob Crew
The Redacted Sherlock Holmes (Volume II) by Orlando Pearson