Fran Martin

Author: Fran Martin

Fran Martin became a member of The Bootmakers of Toronto in 1987 and The Stormy Petrels of B.C. in 1988. She has attended several Sherlockian conferences including: In 1992 "Aspects of Holmes" in Bradford, England (hosted by The Northern Musgraves); In 2006 "ACD at 35" in Toronto (hosted by The Bootmakers of Toronto); 2013 "Sherlock Holmes Through Time & and Place" in Minneapolis (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); 2014 "Gillette to Brett IV" in Bloomington (hosted by Wessex Press); 2015 SherlockCon in Seattle; 2015 "A Scintillation of Scions VIII" in Baltimore (hosted by Watson's Tin Box); 2016 "The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes" (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); in 2018 in Dayton, Ohio for the "Holmes, Doyle & Friends" conference (hosted by the Agra Treasurers). Fran has held several positions with The Stormy Petrels of B.C. including secretary, vice-president, special events coordinator and is currently president and editor of the "Petrel Flyer". She was honoured with being awarded the title of "Master Bootmaker" in 2014. She was very pleased to present a paper to a meeting of Sir Hugo's Companions in Chicago in 2017. Fran has contributed articles to Canadian Holmes magazine, the Watsonian and Chris Redmond's "About Sixty" and "Sherlock Holmes is Like...". In May, 2018 she attended the 78th annual Speckled Band of Boston dinner. She was very honoured to have been one of the first women invited.

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Fran Martin Monthly Meeting

APRIL 2022 MEETING

"The Reigate Puzzle" "The Reigate Squire" "The Reigate Squires" We will be discussing all three at the next meeting of the Stormy Petrels of BC. This meeting will be via Zoom. Published in The Strand Magazine (as "The Reigate Squire") in June 1893 and in Harper's Weekly (as "The Reigate Puzzle") also in June 1893. … Continue reading APRIL 2022 MEETING

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 Fran Martin Events

AN EVENING WITH EVE LAZARUS

Did you know that Vancouver's first forensic investigator, John Vance, was internationally known as Canada's Sherlock Holmes? John Vance helped detectives solve many crimes during his 42-year career. He was such a success, that in 1934 there were seven attempts on his life. On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (from 6:00 to 8:00 PM) Eve Lazarus … Continue reading AN EVENING WITH EVE LAZARUS

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 Fran Martin Events

2022 ANNUAL LUNCHEON

On Sunday, March 20, the Stormy Petrels of BC will once again meet for a luncheon, after being postponed for two years. The Lakeside cottage at the historic Hart House is being prepared for a fabulous meal and fun festivities! Lunch will be served at 11:30, during which time toasts will be offered. Attendees are … Continue reading 2022 ANNUAL LUNCHEON

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 Fran Martin Monthly Meeting

March 2022 Meeting

From: "The Sherlock Holmes Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained" Our Adventure for discussion is "The Musgrave Ritual" , first published in The Strand Magazine and in Harper's Weekly in May, 1893. Here is another pre-Dr. Watson case, so we have the pleasure of hearing Holmes narrate the event to Watson, who really just wanted … Continue reading March 2022 Meeting