Vancouver's Official Sherlock Holmes Society
"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
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
"The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" Sherlock Holmes: "One of the most dangerous classes in the world is the drifting and friendless woman." "She is a stray chicken in a world of foxes. When she is gobbled up she is hardly missed." Holmes confesses that he fears some evil has come to the Lady Frances … Continue reading Meeting for May 1, 2018
Our next adventure for discussion first appeared in both The Strand Magazine and Collier's in 1913. The trap is set. Dr. Watson is summoned. For what purpose? The great detective is at death's door, according to a distraught Mrs. Hudson. How did this happen? How can Watson save him? Find out as the Stormy Petrels … Continue reading April 2018 Meeting
