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My Dearest Holmes - Thirtieth Anniversary Edition Paperback – March 17, 2018

by Rohase Piercy (Author), Charlie Raven (Foreword)
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Was this the real Final Problem?The 'love that dare not speak its name' was a dangerous thing under the oppressions of Victorian society - especially for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.First published in 1988, 'My Dearest Holmes' redefined the bond between the famous consulting detective and his faithful sidekick. Some were outraged; others were overjoyed.This Thirtieth Anniversary Edition includes a Foreword by fellow author Charlie Raven, and an essay by the author on the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's most iconic character.
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'A literate and humane portrait of one man's love for another' (Gay Life)'.. a diverting view of these famous Victorian bachelors ... gay Holmes followers should enjoy a rare case of inverted bowdlerism' (The Pink Triangle).'Had we but thought about it, it must have been apparent from the Conan Doyle Books ... Any Holmes aficionado will love it for its own sake' (Gay Times)''It all fits together rather well and Rohase Piercy takes the opportunity to explain some of the traditional posers, like why Mrs Watson calls her husband James ...' (Crime and Detective Stories)'The thoroughly amusing Rohase Piercy with his (sic) fascinating dilemma for the gay Watson - does Sherlock, the greatest detective in the world, not know that the doctor is like that? Wonderful stuff ... (The Guardian)

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Picture the scene:  it's 1987, Centenary Year of the first publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story - A Study in Scarlet - and the bookshops are full of Holmes memorabilia, shiny new editions, scholarly dissections of the Conan Doyle Canon etc.  Meanwhile on Granada TV, Jeremy Brett is camping it up in the new adaptations of the stories, giving us a very different view of Holmes from those old Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce films of the 1930s and '40s.  And two friends, Yours Truly and Charlie Raven, are enjoying the stories for the very first time and wondering why no-one else seems to have noticed, or commented upon, the very obvious homoerotic tension between the great detective and his faithful sidekick, Dr Watson.It was against this background that 'My Dearest Holmes' was conceived, gleefully written, and published by The Gay Men's Press in 1988 - to howls of outrage from the media, the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, and the Conan Doyle Estate.This new Thirtieth Anniversary Edition contains additional material reflecting upon the changes wrought by the passage of a generation:  a Foreword from fellow author Charlie Raven and an essay first published in 'The Baker Street Journal' exploring the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's most iconic character.  I've so enjoyed editing and putting this edition together - I hope you enjoy reading it!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Raven's Book Bunker
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1999890116
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1999890117
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.63 x 8 inches

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Rohase Piercy was born in London in 1958 and now lives in Brighton, England with her husband Leslie, dog Spike and a small flock of racing pigeons. She has two grown-up daughters.

Rohase enjoys exploring alternative perspectives in her writing - taking a well-known scenario, partnership or sequence of events and presenting it from another point of view. There's always 'the other story' waiting to be told ...

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Customers enjoy the book's story, particularly its interesting spin on the relationship between Holmes and Watson. The writing style receives praise as an exceptionally well-written pastiche, with one customer noting it's not sleazy or titillating at all. Customers find the book highly readable, and one review highlights how the characterizations of Holmes and Watson feel perfect.

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13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly appreciating the interesting spin on the Sherlock Holmes relationship, with one customer noting its well-structured plot.

"...From that point forward, the story took a very moving turn, of course, being set during 'The Final Problem'...." Read more

"...But I am glad I bought the book and haven't regretted it. I really liked the storyline and the conflict between Holmes and Watson as they grip with..." Read more

"...is also the account of two "cases" of Holmes and Watson, the mystery plot is nice but not as important as the romance, so yes, I would definitely..." Read more

"...structured plot, suppressed emotion and sexual connotation, a bond of friendship/ love like no other, and language very similar to the original text..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as exceptionally well written and gorgeous, with one customer noting it's not sleazy or titillating at all.

"...'d like to start with the point that this was indeed an exceptionally well written pastiche done very much in the style of Doyle, with the character..." Read more

"...It is well written and for me the author have captured the essence of the two characters quite well. I would definatly recommend this book." Read more

"...I loved every word and would recommend it to any Sherlock & Watson fan who enjoy's a well structured plot, suppressed emotion and sexual connotation..." Read more

"...This book is one of the few I actually go back to. It is well written, better than most, and has a unique take on this wonderful relationship whose..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the characterizations in the book, with one review noting that the portrayal of Holmes and Watson felt perfect, and another mentioning the conflict between the two characters.

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"...A beautiful read that instantly made my list of favorite pastiches." Read more

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  • London Fog
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Romance/Mystery Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2010
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    I am very discerning regarding the Sherlock Holmes pastiches I buy, having read enough to disgust me with the general horrific characterization or the poorly woven plot lines, which usually include a complete lack of the detective's deductive process. So, I was on the fence for several months about giving this particular book a try, especially having heard so many differing reviews of it. Everything from it being a terrible read to poorly plotted to the relationship element being disappointing.

    Before I go into any other aspect of this review, I'd like to start with the point that this was indeed an exceptionally well written pastiche done very much in the style of Doyle, with the character voices being spot on. It was easy to believe these were Holmes and Watson, not some parody of them whom the author happened to stick with their names. The plot was also crafted not as a traditional mystery (another fault of published pastiches too numerous to name) but as a true Sherlock Holmes story, with the deductions beginning from practically the first page and the mystery being solved by said deductions. That alone impressed me.

    Aside from that, it made for a very poignant and engaging read. Towards the end of the first mystery, there is a heart wrenching scene giving a reason behind why Holmes shot the infamous "VR" (abbreviation for Victoria Regina, the reigning Queen of England at the time) in bullet holes into the wall. From that point forward, the story took a very moving turn, of course, being set during 'The Final Problem'. It was, at times, rather heartbreaking to read but done in such a way that it was impossible to set this book down anywhere during the second part. It's rare that I am ever effected so profoundly by a book, but I do admit to having the Kleenex box on hand at certain points.

    Far from being disappointing, the ending was pulled off perfectly for the mood of the story. It was a bittersweet romance, though nothing graphically detailed. I will not suggest I had no quibbles with this, but they were minor, hair-splitting issues that did not detract from the overall work. My only let down here is that there are not more published works of this type. A beautiful read that instantly made my list of favorite pastiches.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars I really liked this book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2014
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    I bought this book years ago and I realise that I never reviewed it (I really rarely review anything though) so I thought I might just as well do it now. I almost didn't buy the book although I am a great Sherlock Holmes reader/fan and I have bought several Sherlock Holmes pastiche in the past and recently. I almost didn't buy this book because I was really sceptic that a story involving their romance could work to fill an actual book AND be a good one. But I am glad I bought the book and haven't regretted it. I really liked the storyline and the conflict between Holmes and Watson as they grip with their emotions and relationship. It is well written and for me the author have captured the essence of the two characters quite well. I would definatly recommend this book.
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  • Elisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Dearest Holmes by Rohase Piercy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2011
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    First of all you have to consider that this novel was released in 1988, so well ahead of the movie on Sherlock Holmes and James Watson that so openly suggested that the relationship between the two had a sexual undercurrent. Actually I have two thoughts in mind upon finishing this book: one is that both movie than book have to be very accurate to the original characters since they share so much in common that only having the same origins can explain that, or second hypothesis is that maybe the screenwriters were aware of the existence of My Dearest Holmes and instilled some of their characteristics into the movie characters.

    The novel is told from Watson's point of view and is the account of two of their adventures; in the first one Holmes and Watson are living together and when investigating in a case Watson has the chance to meet with a lady who shares with him some "particular" interests; the lady's assumption is that Holmes and Watson are a couple in life as they are in career, but Watson will confess that his is an unrequited love, and that Holmes is unaware of Watson's preferences. As the lady suggests, maybe Holmes is not aware of Watson's love, but for sure he is dependent from Watson to an emotional level that is even deeper than a simply love relationship. I didn't feel in Holmes a struggle to admit homosexual feelings, but more a fear of opening himself to the danger of love, whatever the companion is a man or a woman. Holmes has also an addiction to cocaine, addiction that he uses as a shield whenever he wants to rule out something or someone, even Watson, from his mind.

    In the second story, Watson is married and has left Holmes; I found this attitude of Watson a little cowardly, like he hadn't fought enough for his love for Holmes. True, his marriage is only by name, and his own wife has a female lover, but nevertheless he abandoned Holmes without giving the man the chance to make a decision. Between the two, I found Holmes to be the more coherent, and yes, also the more courageous; he maybe is not able to express his feelings if not dragged to the point of no return, but at least he is not betraying his heart.

    My Dearest Holmes is a romance that is not a romance; there will be no a sexual realization of the romance, and in this situation, if nothing change, it's likely that Watson will search that sexual satisfaction outside their bond, but nevertheless the bond is there and it's strong. At the end Holmes and Watson will be a "couple" in everything if not in the "mechanical" demonstration of that bond.

    Even if along with the relationship, this is also the account of two "cases" of Holmes and Watson, the mystery plot is nice but not as important as the romance, so yes, I would definitely classify this one as a romance and a good one for that.
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  • Martyna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2024
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    Item came as expected and shown, in perfect condition. Font size is perfect, not too big nor small. Not the biggest fan of the spine design, but that really isn't that big of an issue as anyone can wrap the covers in decorative paper or buy a dust cover for it. But that has nothing to do with the product, just personal preference.

    Very satisfied with my purchase!!
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  • Client d'Amazon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very 'Watsonian' but a lingering doubt.
    Reviewed in France on August 31, 2017
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    Very convincing 'Watsonian' style. The postscript was, I thought, insufficiently detailed. Innuendo? Yes, but did Holmes overcome his inhibitions and consummate his love of Watson?
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  • k84
    2.0 out of 5 stars ネタ元があるからかな？
    Reviewed in Japan on May 30, 2015
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    ホームズに恋するワトソンの、ホームズに「4つの署名」の依頼人に恋をしていると誤解されているところから、「最後の事件」「ホームズの帰還」に至るまでを綴った1人称の小説です。

    まず、元ネタを読んでいないとわからないのだろうなあというところがあって、きちんと何度も読破していない私にはわからない場面が多すぎました。そして、多分それだけではなく、最後まで読んでもあら筋がよくわからないと思いました。結局、どう決着がついたのか、なんだかよくわからなかった。

    まあ、2人でいつまーでも一緒に住んでいること、ホームズにどんな仕打ちを受けても忠実に命令を実行するワトソンというのが、ある程度解明されているとは思うのですが、小説としての出来は果たして良いのかどうか。

    ちなみに私は、ホームズの原書ならそれなり意味が取れるだけの英語力があります。
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  • Elena Gadow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most in line with canon, more than anything I have ever read.
    Reviewed in Germany on April 17, 2023
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    This book, despite it having been written before Brett's time, reminded me of his performance through and through. And more than ever I understood how true to the canonic Holmes Brett's interpretation really was and in consequence how accurate I found this book. It seems to not try to alter the stories to prove a theory, to make a "headcanon" perform seamlessly, but instead to add to the canon and to tie up loose ends. More than once I had to remind myself that this was not a Doyle story and more than that I even seemed to forget at times that this was a work of fiction and not an account of real events. I was immersed so fully that I forgot to sleep over reading it.
    I would recommend this text to anyone - Holmes-fan or not - as I believe it can teach you a lot about how society views LGBT adaptions of media, about history and about why Holmes and Watson behaved in their respective ways. Make sure to read the entire book, including the epilog. It is worth it.
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  • lenice moyle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lenni
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2015
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    I like the book and it enjoyable reading and it. I like the short sorties. Can't wait to read again
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