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The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes

Essays on Victorian England Book V

by Liese Sherwood-Fabre

Genre: Nonfiction History, Literary Criticism

Rediscover Victorian England’s forgotten history and culture.

Volume V of The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes explores the
cultural, scientific, and historical allusions found throughout Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle’s famous detective stories. This collection of essays unpacks
twenty-four topics mentioned in the original mysteries, from everyday details
like hats and plumbing to complex issues such as international spying, the
binomial theorem, and relations with Russia. Through such insights, readers
gain a deeper understanding of the Victorian world in which Holmes operated.

Other essays explore both the familiar and the obscure, touching on subjects
like the KKK’s presence in England, the significance of whaling, and legal
concepts like insanity and blackmail. Unique cultural topics—such as the role
of curry in the British Empire, the rise of bohemianism, and the Victorian
obsession with rejuvenation through animal hormones—reveal the rich complexity
of the era. The collection also features a bonus essay on Sarah Cushing
from The Adventure of the Cardboard Box, offering fresh insight into one
of the most sinister characters in the Canon.

Whether examining automata, wax figures, or the legal definitions of murder and
suicide, The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes provides a
compelling lens through which readers gain a deeper understanding of the
historical and social backdrop of the Holmes mysteries.

A must-read for Sherlockians, history enthusiasts, and anyone eager to uncover
the hidden layers of Victorian England.

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Master of the Art of Detection

A Collection of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

By Liese Sherwood-Fabre

Genre: Mystery

Decipher.
Deduce. Deliver.

Sherlock Holmes, the most cerebral of detectives, finds his deductive powers
put to the test in this intriguing collection of cases. Each adventure presents
a web of secrets, clues, and deceptions. Only his highly honed observational
skills lead him to the truth.

In a locked-room murder, did the victim succumb to “The Curse of Kisin?” And
how had the daughter of Squire Northridge disappeared from her own locked
bedroom? Can Holmes, an ocean away, determine if a missing treasure hunter ran
off with Jean Lafitte’s fabled buried plunder? The disappearance of a beloved
dog is an adventure filled with whimsy and humor, as are the return of Lady
Frances Carfax and the howling dog of Baker Street.

Holmes’ unrivaled deductive powers rise to the test with each case. He shines
as the consummate master of the art of detection and will captivate from
beginning to end.

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Sherlock and Christmas

Christmas and its Victorian practices appear on one of the Sherlock Holmes adventures. “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” involves a Christmas goose. Sherlock is presented with a case where a blue carbuncle (a gemstone) is found in a goose’s neck when it is butchered for Christmas dinner. Holmes and Watson go on a merry chase to find who put the stolen stone in the goose.

The term carbuncle has referred to several stones over the years. Originally, it was another name for a ruby, but also included garnets—or almandine. Most of these stones vary in shades of red to a reddish brown. A very rare form of garnets is blue and display hues of green in addition to the blue.

Eating goose at Christmas was a relatively new tradition for Victorians. The observance of the holiday only returned to England during the 1800s. The Puritans (yes, they had them in England too) suppressed the holiday’s celebration beginning in the 1600s. In the 1800s, the traditions were resurrected thanks to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the Royal Family who introduced German traditions (such as the Christmas tree) with an emphasis on family and good cheer.

The spirit of the season also filled Holmes himself. When he finds the thief, he decides to let him go with a promise of remaining on the straight and narrow.

Anyone with a birthday in January? Your birth stone is the garnet.

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Liese
Sherwood-Fabre is an award-winning author known for her meticulously researched
works of historical fiction and mystery. With a background in social sciences,
she brings a unique depth to her characters and settings, particularly in her
acclaimed series The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes, which
explores Victorian England through the lens of the famous detective’s world.
Her essays delve into the cultural and historical intricacies of the era,
uncovering hidden details that enhance her stories’ authenticity. Her fiction
weaves real historical events and social insights into suspenseful plots,
creating immersive narratives that captivate fans of both history and mystery.  An avid traveler and lifelong scholar, Dr.
Sherwood-Fabre combines curiosity and expertise to craft stories that transport
readers to fascinating past worlds filled with intrigue and insight.

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