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.

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 Fran Martin Uncategorized

September Meeting 2018

"His Last Bow" This case was first published in both the Strand Magazine (England) and Collier's (US) in September 1917. The story was subtitled "The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" when published in magazines, but subtitled "An Epilogue of Sherlock Holmes" when it appeared in book form. (From Christopher Redmond's "A Sherlock Holmes Handbook". Set … Continue reading September Meeting 2018

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Fran Martin Events

Reichenbach (Shannon) Falls Event Update

Dear Stormy Petrels, due to unforeseen circumstances, this Saturday's trip to the Falls, the bee farm and Toad Hall has been postponed. Apologies to all who were looking forward to this event, but rest assured, it will take place at a later date. Your Stormy Petrel Executive

May 28, 2018 Fran Martin Monthly Meeting

June 5, 2018 Meeting

"It's devilish, Mr. Holmes, devilish!" "It is not of this world!" The adventure for the June meeting was listed, in 1927, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as his 9th favourite out of 12. He referred to it as "...grim and new." Sherlock Holmes referred to it as "Strangest case I have ever handled." We find our … Continue reading June 5, 2018 Meeting

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 Fran Martin Events

2018 Conferences

Having attended many conferences, events and meetings of several Sherlockian scions over the years, I speak from experience when I say that I can recommend any and all of these amazing experiences. Each one has something special to offer. Each one an experience of a lifetime! It is a great way to meet like-minded people. Make … Continue reading 2018 Conferences