October's case was first printed both in the Strand Magazine (in the UK) and in Harper's Weekly (in the US) in February 1893 Murder, international intrigue, blackmail, a disappearance, mysterious footprints! Unfortunately, this story has none of the above! What does it have? An unsettling face appearing in a neighbouring window and the suspicious actions … Continue reading OCTOBER 2021 MEETING

Due to certain circumstances not under our control, the Stormy Petrels will hold their September meeting via Zoom. Please note that the September meeting will be held on the second Tuesday, ie Sept. 14th. The adventure for discussion, first published in The Strand Magazine in 1892, will be "Silver Blaze", one of the most famous … Continue reading SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING

"The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" was first published in the Strand Magazine in June, 1892. The plot of this case was actually suggested by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mother. After writing the 5th adventure, ACD confessed to his Mother "I think of slaying Holmes in the sixth and winding him up for good and … Continue reading August 3, 2021 Meeting