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A review by missbryden
The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes II by Arthur Conan Doyle
2.0
1/7/2023 The Veiled Lodger, not really a case, more a subject using Holmes as confessor, a look into Victorian circus life.
1/14/2023 The Retired Colourman. The subject’s former profession seemed to have nothing to do with the case, just a way to identify him. Another case of marital issues.
4/1/2023
The Illustrious Client. Another title that’s only incidental to the story. Saving an apparently perfect, innocent young woman from a potential arch nemesis.
4/9-10/2023 The Three Gables (title is the name of the featured house where some of the events take place but again not super pertinent to the story). Features a Black man, but not a positive depiction, the n-word is used of him, though by a police officer and not Watson or Holmes, and his character isn't really crucial to the story, except to feature as known hired muscle. Features exoticism regarding a non-British woman, and Holmes talking down to her.
4/15/2023 The Lion's Mane. One of the only stories narrated by Holmes, with Watson not being much in his world anymore. After Holmes's retirement where he resides in the countryside, solving a mystery, but no crime concerned. Some commentary on Holmes's feelings (or lack) towards women/romance.
1/14/2023 The Retired Colourman. The subject’s former profession seemed to have nothing to do with the case, just a way to identify him. Another case of marital issues.
4/1/2023
The Illustrious Client. Another title that’s only incidental to the story. Saving an apparently perfect, innocent young woman from a potential arch nemesis.
4/9-10/2023 The Three Gables (title is the name of the featured house where some of the events take place but again not super pertinent to the story). Features a Black man, but not a positive depiction, the n-word is used of him, though by a police officer and not Watson or Holmes, and his character isn't really crucial to the story, except to feature as known hired muscle. Features exoticism regarding a non-British woman, and Holmes talking down to her.
4/15/2023 The Lion's Mane. One of the only stories narrated by Holmes, with Watson not being much in his world anymore. After Holmes's retirement where he resides in the countryside, solving a mystery, but no crime concerned. Some commentary on Holmes's feelings (or lack) towards women/romance.