Category Archives: Doyle

The Many Watsons – Donald Houston

Donald Houston played the part of Dr. Watson in only one film, A Study in Terror (1965). It was, however, quite an outstanding performance. As we all know, Watson, in film, is too often portrayed as a buffoon. Mr. Houston … Continue reading

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The Many Watsons – Nigel Bruce

I thought it might be some fun to do a short profile of the many, many actors who have portrayed my favorite character. Such a project MUST start with the most famous Watson of all; Nigel Bruce. Born William Nigel … Continue reading

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Latest Review of Watson’s Afghan Adventure

A Brilliant Book About Dr. Watson and the British Invasion of Afghanistan, February 7, 2011 By  William Speir “William Speir, Author of the K… (Florida, USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Watson’s Afghan Adventure – How … Continue reading

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A Study in Crimson

A Study in Crimson by Molly Carr is a continuation of the adventures of Mrs. Watson (nee Morstan) and her rather odd friend Mrs. St Clair ( of The Man with the Twisted Lip fame). Since they formed their own … Continue reading

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Reviews of Watson’s Afghan Adventure

US Holmes Society Review: WATSON’S AFGHAN ADVENTURE, by Kieran McMullen (London: MX Publishing, 2010, 216 pp., $16.95), is a Watsonian pastiche that offers his own account of his adventures in Afghanistan,which were far more colorful than his brief report in … Continue reading

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Out in Electronic Formats

Watsons Afghan Adventure has now gone live on iBooks for the iPad. iPhone – Apple have local iTunes stores in USA, Canada, France, Germany and UK and the book is available from all of them! Also available on Kindle on NOW!!

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Baskerville Country

Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Devon (A complete Tour Guide & Companion) by Pugh, Spiring and Bhanji is quite an exemplary reference book. Rather than a dry read as so many references are, this book is written in a … Continue reading

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The Lost Stories

The Lost Stories of Sherlock Holmes – “Edited” by Tony Reynolds is probably one of the best collections of pastiches I have read in the last couple of years. Mr. Reynolds starts with the “Giant Rat of Sumatra” and then … Continue reading

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Baskerville Reports

The Official Papers Into The Matter Known As “The Hound of The Baskervilles” by Kieron Freeburn is a great addition for those who like to delve further into the Baskerville case. Written as a case file it includes reports by … Continue reading

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