Sherlock Holmes and the King’s Evil
- Author Donald Thomas
- Narrator John Telfer
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 1 August 2011
- Run Time 9 hours and 38 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Short stories.
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What to expect
Here are five stunning novellas featuring the great detective, by the acknowledged master of Sherlockian pastiche.
In these five tales of intellectual derring-do, Sherlock Holmes is shown at the height of his powers. He cooperates with a young Winston Churchill in the famed Siege of Sydney Street, helps defeat a plan for a German invasion outlined in the Zimmermann Telegram, establishes a link between two missing lighthouse keepers and the royal treasures of King John, and more.
Included are: "The Case of the Tell-Tale Hands," "The Case of the King's Evil," "The Case of the Portuguese Sonnets," "The Case of Peter the Painter," and "The Case of the Zimmermann Telegram."
Critics Review
“With
respect for the canon, deep knowledge of Victorian and Edwardian Great Britain,
and the writing chops to replicate the Watsonian style, Thomas is the all-time
best at Sherlockian pastiche.”
“Thomas’
fourth pastiche collection conveys the tone and spirit of Conan Doyle’s
original tales with nary a false note…This volume reinforces Thomas’ place in
the front rank of Doyle imitators.”
“For those
who hunger after Holmes…this new collection may fit the bill. Thomas has put
together five novellas starring Holmes and Watson…Thomas effectively
incorporates the history of the time, the plots twist nicely, and respect is
paid to telling minutiae.”
“In this
new collection of five Sherlockian short stories, the master sleuth is once
again at the height of his powers with the aid of his constant companion, Dr.
Watson, and, on occasion, Inspector Lestrade…Because Thomas has authored
Sherlock Holmes anthologies (The
Execution of Sherlock Holmes) and nonfiction books about Victorian-era
crime (The Victorian Underworld), it’s
hardly surprising that the atmosphere runs true in these stories, which could
be mistaken for unpublished Arthur Conan Doyle tales. Recommended for Sherlock
Holmes fans and readers who enjoy Victorian mysteries.”
“Prolific
Thomas, who’s made a cottage industry of ‘newly discovered’ Holmes cases,
presents five tales starring the iconic sleuth…Thomas stretches the frames for
Holmes’ cases to historical niches previously unexplored. Though not a great
stylist, he’s a meticulous plotter, and the enticing puzzles seem just as long
as they need to be.”
“The
cottage publishing market for books extending Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes and
Watson characters continues with Thomas’ King’s
Evil. This series of five novellas offers a concentrated mixture of
mystery, history, detailed descriptions, and atmosphere reminiscent of Doyle’s
original tales. Narrated by John Telfer, the audio production is basic, with
little distinction among characters—the narrator is more of a reader of the
text than a performer here. Though it probably won’t satisfy Holmesian purists,
Thomas’ work, along with those from other post-Doyle Holmes authors such as
Daniel D. Victor and Edward B. Hanna, may interest people who love the
characters. Readers fond of Laurie King and other such writers also might like
Thomas’ take on these iconic figures.”
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