"Killed Holmes!" Arthur Conan Doyle wrote in his diary. From Daniel Stashower's "Teller of Tales - The Life of Arthur Conan Doyle": Readers of the Strand Magazine were not happy. 20,000 unsubscribed to the magazine. ACD's mother (the Ma'am) was not happy! Doyle wrote: "I have been much blamed for doing that gentleman to death, … Continue reading FEBRUARY 2023 MEETING
2023 Birthday Brunch
The Stormy Petrels had a very festive, fun evening to close out 2022. (photo by Gary Spence) The new year will start with the Petrels celebrating Sherlock Holmes's birthday. When: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: Milltown Bar & Grill, 101 - 9191 Bentley St, Richmond (access only through Marpole, at the south … Continue reading 2023 Birthday Brunch
December Holiday Festivities
The Stormy Petrels will set their books aside for December's jollification. The Petrel tree with its canonical decorations will be set up. Mrs. Hudson will brew the coffee and boil the kettle for tea. There will be Sherlockian-themed games and songs. There are prizes to be won! Come and enjoy food, fun and fellowship. When? … Continue reading December Holiday Festivities
NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING
"You are the stormy petrel of crime, Watson." The Stormy Petrels are excited to be able to meet in person again! We will be discussing the longest of the 56 short stories, published in the Strand Magazine in two instalments. October and November 1893 issues. Also in Harper's Weekly (US) in the October 14th and … Continue reading NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING