· Anthony Horowitz's The House of Silk is the first official follow-up to Conan Doyle's last Sherlock Holmes case. Photograph: Bob Krist/Corbis Man of mystery Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. · When a murder follows Holmes getting involved, the trail leads him and the good doctor to a powerful secret society known as the House of Silk. Horowitz gets everything right-the familiar narrative voice, brilliant deductions, a very active role for Watson, and a perplexing and disturbing series of puzzles to unravel-and the legion of fans of the originals will surely be begging for Horowitz to again Brand: Turtleback Books. The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel. Sherlock Holmes Series. London, B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr Estimated Reading Time: 40 secs.
The House of Silk is a new Sherlock Holmes story, written by Anthony Horowitz, since Arthur Conan Doyle is, being dead, significantly indisposed to write further stories. It is narrated by an aged Dr Watson, reminiscing about his recently deceased friend Holmes. He relates an adventure that too shocking, too scandalous, to be published previously. Nonetheless, his estate "commissioned" well-known author Anthony Horowitz to write The House of Silk. Horowitz, a long-time fan of the Holmes stories, took his charge seriously. In an address to. Anthony Horowitz's 'The House of Silk,' a Sherlock Holmes novel, reviewed by Michael Dirda. By Michael Dirda. Michael Dirda. Email Bio. Novem.
Sherlock Holmes has gone, it is late in Watson’s life. But once again, he sets pen to paper to relate a heretofore-unpublished adventure. Or at least, Anthony Horowitz has uncovered their tale in his “The House of Silk”, a recreation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic series, with blessings from the Sherlock Holmes Society. The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel. Sherlock Holmes Series. London, B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson to beg for their help. Published in , The House of Silk is a historical mystery novel by Anthony Horowitz. It is the first instance in which the Arthur Conan Doyle estate has authorized a Sherlock Holmes story that was not penned by Doyle himself. Set in London in , the story follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as their attempt to find a missing necklace reveals first a murder and then a vast, horrifying conspiracy.
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