This miscellany explores the fascinating and enigmatic world of Sherlock Holmes, his place in literary history and how he has become the iconic, timeless character who is loved by millions.
Containing facts, trivia and quotes from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary stories, the reader can also explore the often weird and wonderful characters who graced Conan Doyle's pages. Do you know the difference between a Penang Lawyer and a Tide-Waiter? And if you think a 'life preserver' is a cork-filled flotation device, how does Wilson Kemp fit one into the sleeve of his jacket?
Sherlock Holmes: Inspiring Lives is light-hearted and highly informative, and perfect for both the Sherlock aficionado and those new to the world of 221B Baker Street.
AUTHORS: Roger Johnson and Jean Upton have been members of The Sherlock Holmes Society for many years and have both regularly contributed to its popular journal a publication which Roger himself edits. Other Sherlockian publications they have written for include The Baker Street Journal (American), The Passengers' Log (Australian), The Musgrave Papers (British) and The Ritual (British). Having met through a mutual long-term interest in Sherlock Holmes, Roger and Jean's wedding was attended by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's daughter. Together they are joint custodians of the 221B sitting room at The Sherlock Holmes pub in London.
32 b/w illustrations
By:
Roger Johnson,
Jean Upton
Foreword by:
Gyles Brandreth
Imprint: HISTORY PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781837050918
ISBN 10: 1837050910
Series: Inspiring Lives
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified
Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction ‘A friend of Mr Sherlock is always welcome’ 1 ‘May I introduce you to Mr Sherlock Holmes?’ 2 ‘A singular set of people, Watson’ 3 ‘That mixture of imagination and reality’ 4 ‘Your pictures are not unlike you’ 5 ‘It may have been a comedy, or it may have been a tragedy’ 6 ‘Dramatic entrances and exits’ 7 ‘A well-known voice’ 8 ‘Actors in this drama’ 9 ‘Confound that whining music; it gets on my nerves!’ 10 ‘The old rooms in Baker Street’ 11 ‘I’m a believer in the genius loci’ 12 ‘It really is rather like me, is it not?’ 13 ‘That’s what puzzles me, Mr Holmes’ 14 ‘Most singular and whimsical’ 15 ‘You have been at your club all day’ 16 ‘A fraudulent imitation, Watson’ 17 ‘Maybe you collect yourself, sir’ 18 ‘We know the code’ Bibliography ‘Several trustworthy books of reference’
ROGER JOHNSON and JEAN UPTON have been members of The Sherlock Holmes Society for many years and have both regularly contributed to its popular journal – a publication which Roger himself edits. Other Sherlockian publications they have written for include The Baker Street Journal (American), The Passengers’ Log (Australian), The Musgrave Papers (British) and The Ritual (British). Having met through a mutual long-term interest in Sherlock Holmes, Roger and Jean’s wedding was attended by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s daughter. Together they are joint custodians of the 221B sitting room at The Sherlock Holmes pub in London. ROGER JOHNSON and JEAN UPTON have been members of The Sherlock Holmes Society for many years and have both regularly contributed to its popular journal – a publication which Roger himself edits. Other Sherlockian publications they have written for include The Baker Street Journal (American), The Passengers’ Log (Australian), The Musgrave Papers (British) and The Ritual (British). Having met through a mutual long-term interest in Sherlock Holmes, Roger and Jean’s wedding was attended by Dame Jean Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s daughter. Together they are joint custodians of the 221B sitting room at The Sherlock Holmes pub in London.
