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The Secret Documents of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes Collection) Kindle Edition

by June Thomson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
This collection of stories, allegedly written by Doctor Watson, includes the tragic tale of Lord Deerswood's unwanted legacy, the account of the jealous contortionist, the affair of the beautiful housekeeper, the deadly doings of the costumed Russian, the Aladdin's Cave episode, and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the deadly Sumatran rats. The discovery of these Sherlock Holmes cases - one of which reunites Holmes with brother Mycroft - represents a treasure trove for Baker Street devotees.
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June Thomson, a former teacher, has published over twenty crime novels including other pastiches of Holmes’ short stories available from Allison & Busby. Her books have been translated into many languages.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KXX3T2A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allison & Busby
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 21, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0749016623
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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Customers enjoy the short stories in this collection, with one noting that the language and storyline are comfortably close to Arthur Conan Doyle's style. Customers find the book very readable.

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Customers enjoy the short stories in this collection, with one noting that the language and storyline are comfortably close to Doyle's style.

"...Her writing is solid, the stories well crafted, and she maintains the feel and characters of the Canon. Highly recommend any of her titles." Read more

"...that added so much to the atmosphere of the original stories; to deftly plot; to genuinely achieve the correct tone...." Read more

"Enjoyable short stories but they felt a little to similar to previous reads...." Read more

"...of the characters, and an intuitive sense of what makes an enthralling story line. Well done!" Read more

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Customers find the book to be a very good read, with one mentioning it was a great time to read.

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  • T. Floyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars I have enjoyed every one of June Thomson's Sherlock Holmes
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015
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    I have enjoyed every one of June Thomson's Sherlock Holmes. Her writing is solid, the stories well crafted, and she maintains the feel and characters of the Canon. Highly recommend any of her titles.
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  • Raven
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seven Mysteries suggested by canonical references!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016
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    June Thomson selects seven additional mysteries that were mentioned in some way in the original stories. I will try to match the references to the stories even though some are not directly named. Spoilers always possible but I will try hard not to ruin the reader’s experience!

    The first story is “The Case of the Ainsworth Abductions.” This case is not mentioned by Watson, but there are references in the footnotes of the story.

    Sir Hector Ainsworth comes to 221B with the story that his daughter Millicent has been kidnapped by assistant groom, Albert Weaver. There is also the matter of Ainsworth’s gig and pony that is missing, along with Millicent’s horse, Jemima. And oddly enough, his daughter took no spare clothing…

    Next is “The Case of the Boulevard Assassin,” mentioned in passing by Watson in GOLD.

    Mycroft Holmes brings this case to Baker Street due to a threat to the life of Monsieur Claude Aruial, a visiting French Diplomat. Alphonse Huret, already under suspicion of two successful assassinations, is believed to be the trigger man in this case as well. Huret’s MO is a drive-by; shooting from a cab or carriage. He is also in the habit of garroting the people whose conveyances he steals for the hit…

    Then we have “The Case of the Wimbledon Tragedy.” This is the case referenced by Watson as “The Abernetty family (depth which the parsley had sunk into the butter) in SIXN.

    Mr. Abernetty’s housekeeper, Mrs. Woodruffe, comes to Baker Street worried about her Master’s health. Every time his daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Abernetty, widow of Abernetty Senior’s son visits, Mr. Abernetty becomes violently ill. Mrs. Woodruffe suspects foul play, but she and the maid also eat from the dinner leftovers and neither is the least bit ill…

    “The Case of the Ferrers Documents,” mentioned by Watson in PRIO, is next in line.

    Mr. Alistair Thackery, of the law firm of Allardyce, Thackery, and Makepeace, brings this case to Holmes’ attention. Elderly Dowager Lady Agatha Ferrers has written a suspicious letter to the firm, asking for a new Solicitor. Mr. Thackery has been her contact for many years, and the letter concerns changes to her will…

    Then comes “The Case of the Vatican Cameos” that is not referenced by Watson in the Canon, but has significant footnotes as well…

    Signor Graziani has came to London at the request of Pope Leo XIII, bringing three valuable cameos of the Medici Family to display at the British Museum. The bag containing the cameos, which were cut from agate and onyx in the 15th century, is stolen on the street. Holmes believes he knows the thieves and their MO, but there are more twists to the story than just who took the valuable artworks…

    Moving on we come to “The Case of the Camberwell Deception,” mention by Watson as “a case Holmes had solved for Mrs. Cecil Forrester,” who employs Mary Morstan in SIGN…

    Mrs. Forrester has hired a governess for her children on the recommendation of her friend, the Honorable Mrs. Frederick Gore Hamilton. The lady, a Miss Emma Holland has the habit of wearing high necked dresses at all times. But when Mrs. Forrester mentions this to Mrs. Hamilton, she is socked by what she learns. Not only was this not a habit with Mrs. Hamilton’s Emma Holland, but Emma’s eyes were brown, and Mrs. Forrester’s Emma’s eyes are blue!

    The final mystery in the book is “The Case of the Barton Woods Murder.” This is the case that Watson refers to as “The death of Crosby the banker” in GOLD.

    September, 1894. George Wilberforce, of Wilberforce and Dekin, Solicitors in Lombard Street comes to Holmes out of concern for an friend, the banker Mr. Algernon Crosby. Crosby has been receiving hreatening letters, describing the banker as “a leech that has a special hell waiting for him.” Crosby is told to journey to Steeple Barton, where a letter left at the Rose and Crown Tavern by a woman gives him directions to a meeting spot in the nearby woods…

    The book ends with an essay on the true identity of “The King of Bohemia.”

    I give each story four stars!

    Quoth the Raven…
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  • Ruthless
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thomson continues to write authentic Holmes and Watson
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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    I first read the Sherlock Holmes canon when I was 11 or 12 and remember being exquisitely caught between wanting to tear through all of the stories in a single night AND wanting to savour them because I knew I would eventually reach "His Last Bow" and that would be the last authentic Sherlock Holmes story I ever read. I have read probably 100 pastiches since then--some of them have been quite good, even excellent, and yet I've known they were not about the "real" Holmes and Watson. Halfway through reading the first story by June Thomson, however, I found myself teetering on that happy edge again--shall I tear through these stories or shall I savour them? Because it turns out that Thomson (and Aubrey B. Watson, LDS, FDS, D Orth) have been privy to the last authentic stories all this time--enabling them to perfectly write Watson (who is my favourite); to truly portray Holmes in all his foibles; to fully provide the rich details about clients, climate and culture that added so much to the atmosphere of the original stories; to deftly plot; to genuinely achieve the correct tone. These stories fit into the Canon as if they had always belonged there.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fine stories in the Doyle tradition
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2000
    June Thomson has written a number of collections of Sherlock Holmes stories, of which this is the fourth. As with the others, she sets out to relate the otherwise untold investigations of the Great Detective, as mentioned in passing in the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
    In choosing to write these "untold stories", there is a problem: there are so many people telling them! I have, in the last two weeks, read three different versions of the story of the repulsive red leech, of which the world was not ready to hear. In many respects, authors who write completely new stories are (perhaps!) Doing the readers a favour.
    Having said that, many of the attempts can be patchy, and so it is often good to relax with an author of known quality and see what she has to say on these.
    The stories presented here don't particularly push the boundaries of the Holmesian experience, but are certainly on par with many of the works of Doyle, so readers seeking a "true" recreation of Sherlock Holmes will be satisfied. But, with those boundaries unpushed, and with the sheer quantity of Sherlock Holmes stories to read, I'm afraid that this book doesn't rise above three stars for me.
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  • Random average person
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sherlock who?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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    Enjoyable short stories but they felt a little to similar to previous reads. Still I had a gig time reading this book and look forward to the next June Thomson book
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  • Nancyl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015
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    Keeps in tune with the original writings. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend. Suspense and brilliance from the Holmes character is in this book as it was in the original.
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  • arthurthird
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Capital Collection
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
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    Thoroughly entertaining, full of twists and turns, and perfectly authentic. June Thompson has a perfect grasp of the characters, and an intuitive sense of what makes an enthralling story line. Well done!
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  • Alex
    4.0 out of 5 stars respectable
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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    Language and storyline are comfortably close to Doyle's. The development is the stories from the hints Watson leaves in the main canon is impressive and well done. My only criticism is Thomson's too frequent references to how Holmes gets paid. There's no value added and the comments of Holmes are a little out of character at times. Thomson is among my favorite Holmes authors and the short stories are enjoyable. Her other works in this series are worth a read as well.
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  • louga de montelimar
    3.0 out of 5 stars intrigues faiblardes
    Reviewed in France on September 20, 2017
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    June Thomson passe pour une des écrivaines de référence sur Holmes (en plus du succès de sa série avec l'inspecteur Finch), elle a notamment produit une très intéressante biographie de Watson et Holmes Watson et Holmes et plusieurs recueils de nouvelles reprenant les "untold stories", les histoires évoquées par Watson au sein des aventures de Holmes. Ce recueil en est je crois le troisième, non traduit en français (les autres sont disponibles au "masque", mais seulement d'occasion à des prix plus élevés que le neuf, au moment ou j'écris ce commentaire), mais facile à lire en anglais (comme Agatha Christie, par exemple).
    J'avoue que je m'attendais à mieux. L'ambiance est bien rendue, et les relations Holmes/ Watson pas trop caricaturales (encore que dans l'affaire des camées du Vatican...)mais les intrigues sont peu crédibles, c'est gênant car on ne distingue plus dans ce qui est trop gros pour être honnête, ce qui relève de la maladresse de l'auteur de ce qui relève de la volonté de l'auteur de mener le lecteur sur une fausse piste.
    René Réouven a lui aussi rédigé des "untold stories"Histoires secrètes de Sherlock Holmes dont l'ambiance et le style sont moins proches de celui de Conan Doyle (plus musclé) mais qui finalement n'ont pas à rougir de la comparaison avec Thomson.
    Pour ce qui veulent passer à autre chose, une parodie pas si caricaturale finalement se trouve dans Pour en finir (une fois pour toutes) avec la littérature policière.
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  • W. James Humphrys
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am a great Sherlock Holmes fan
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2015
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    I am a great Sherlock Holmes fan, regardless of who the author is. The seller provided excellent service as well.
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  • John Hopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good collection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2020
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    This is the fourth collection of seven pastiche stories I have read by this author, another such collection supposedly found in a trunk by a descendant of Doctor Watson, and consisting of Holmes stories unpublished during their partnership for one reason or another, and which are based on mentions of other cases in the published stories. As with the other collections, these read as authentic and both Holmes and Watson comes across very well. These are mostly ordinary cases - mercifully, no sign of Moriarty - and some of them in fact based on relatively harmless and pretty much non-criminal deceptions (The Ainsworth Abduction, The Ferrers Documents, The Camberwell Deception), with a couple of more dramatic murder stories (The Wimbledon Tragedy, The Barton Wood Murder). Great collection.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Always a pleasure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2023
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    It is always a pleasure to read June Thomson. I now have her full set. In a way she has a gentler, yet authentic, style than ACD, but one has to expect that these stories cannot be as excellent as the best of ACD simply because they are stories Watson could not publish for one reason or another. 6 is about my average score on a scale of 0 to 10.
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  • George61
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conan Doyle reborn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2018
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Extremely well written with very good plots. Brilliantly researched.
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