"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
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
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
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