Since our last regular study session back in June, Petrels have been enjoying a lovely summer. Some of us have been travelling, one member, Brian, was able to attend the conference in Minneapolis, and some of us were also able to enjoy the much-anticipated and successful Silver Blaze races in July. A full report will … Continue reading SEPTEMBER 2019 MTG
June 2019 Meeting
Our next adventure, as we work our way through The Casebook, is "The Adventure of the Creeping Man". Published in both The Strand Magazine and Hearst's International in March 1923. When Watson, not living at Baker Street at this time (1903) receives a message from Holmes which states: "Come at once if convenient - if … Continue reading June 2019 Meeting
May 2019 Meeting
The Stormy Petrels of BC will drop the hammer on Thor Bridge. We are certain it will leave a chip in the stonework and Sherlock Holmes will discover it! First published in the February-March 1922 edition of The Strand Magazine and in Hearst's International in the February-March 1922 edition in the US. Watson begins … Continue reading May 2019 Meeting
APRIL 2019 MEETING
The next adventure for discussion is "The Three Garridebs" First published in Collier's in October 1924 and in The Strand in January 1925. (The case itself was set in 1902). Dr. Watson begins recording this case with "It may have been a comedy, or it may have been a tragedy." How would you class it? Watson … Continue reading APRIL 2019 MEETING
