Observations by Gaslight

Stories from the World of Sherlock Holmes

Lyndsay Faye

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Penzler Publishers
21 December 2021

Anthologies (non-poetry); Classic crime; Historical mysteries; Sherlock Holmes

Lyndsay Faye—international bestseller, translated into fifteen languages, and a two-time Edgar Award nominee—first appeared on the literary scene with Dust and Shadow, her now-classic novel pitting Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper, and later produced The Whole Art of Detection, her widely acclaimed collection of traditional Watsonian tales.

Now Faye is back with Observations by Gaslight, a thrilling volume of both new and previously published short stories and novellas narrated by those who knew the Great Detective. Beloved adventuress Irene Adler teams up with her former adversary in a near-deadly inquiry into a room full of eerily stopped grandfather clocks.

Learn of the case that cemented the lasting friendship between Holmes and Inspector Lestrade, and of the tragic crime which haunted the Yarder into joining the police force. And witness Stanley Hopkins’ first meeting with the remote logician he idolizes, who will one day become his devoted mentor.

From familiar faces like landlady Mrs. Hudson to minor characters like Lomax the sub-librarian, Observations by Gaslight—entirely epistolary, told through diaries, telegrams, and even grocery lists—paints a masterful portrait of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as you have never seen them before.

By: Lyndsay Faye
Imprint: Penzler Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9781613162613
ISBN 10: 1613162618
Pages: 295
Publication Date: 21 December 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lyndsay Faye is the author of six critically acclaimed books: The Paragon Hotel; Jane Steele, which was nominated for an Edgar for Best Novel; Dust and Shadow, a Sherlock Holmes pastiche; The Gods of Gotham, also Edgar-nominated; Seven for a Secret; and The Fatal Flame. She has also published numerous short stories featuring the Holmes character, several of which were collected in 2017's The Whole Art of Detection. She lives in Queens.

Reviews for Observations by Gaslight: Stories from the World of Sherlock Holmes

Faye is an expert on all things Sherlockian, she has unparalleled flair. You think you know Lomax the sub-librarian? Well, THINK AGAIN. -- CrimeReads, The Most Anticipated Books of 2021 One of the best examples of [Sherlock Holmes pastiche] that this die-hard Sherlockian has encountered . . . Faye perfectly captures the tone and spirit of the Conan Doyle originals. -- Seattle Times (on The Whole Art of Detection) Meat and drink for fans of the Canon of the Sacred Writings. -- Kirkus