Books : Sherlock Holmes and the American Angels: A Manuscript Believed to Be from the Pen of John H. Watson (Sherlock Holmes)
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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN num: 9781847510105
ISBN number: 1847510108
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Manufacturer: Severn House Publishing houses
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 185
Printing Date: March 01, 2008
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From the author of Sherlock Holmes and the Kings Governess - Spring 1902. Holmes finds a body in Regents Park, and when a Scottish lawyer is found murdered on the same day, he senses a conspiracy connected with the Jacobites. Holmes and Watson head for Scotland, convinced a collection of golden angels hidden at the time of the American War of Independence is now sought by the conspirators who assassinated the president...
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Roberts in my view is the best writer doing Sherlock Holmes pastiche novels in recent years. His mysteries are clever, his tone and language spot on. The Holmes and Watson of Barrie Roberts truly sound and act like the originals. The title is deceptive; the mystery unfolds in the Highlands of Scotland. "American Angels" refers to a treasure of gold pieces sent by the French and aimed to the Colonies (American, pre-revolution) but waylaid somewhere in Scotland, where various murders and intrigues attend attempts at recovery. With crisp description, Roberts brings the reader right into the locale, with clues worthy of the great detective, and enough action to keep the modern reader engageed - providing an armchair adventure that will delight Holmes purists, and newcomers to this classic genre equally. Buy this to enjoy on a train trip through Scotland, or on your favorite sofa at home during a rainy weekend.
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Quite good. A fine story set in Scotland, with some American History thrown in, as well as ancient European. This Holmes could've been a little more observant and brilliant to match the original, but all in all, you will greatly enjoy this book. Recommended to enjoy by a warm fire and with hot tea and biscuits.
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Barrie Roberts has a winner with "Sherlock Holmes and The American Angels" and this is his best Sherlockian tale to date. While there are a couple things that some Sherlockians might be picky about, this is a very well done mystery. His description of London and the Scottish countryside during this period is very well handled. Also there are bits of lore from ancient times and the middle ages that will be an added bonus to anyone who is a history buff. I will have to add that there is a bit of early Ian Fleming in some of the writing. A book well worth adding to any collection on The Great Detective.
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