Sherlock Unlocked

Little-known Facts About the World's Greatest Detective

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Curiosities & Wonders, Biography & Memoir, Literary
Cover of the book Sherlock Unlocked by Daniel Smith, Michael O'Mara
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Daniel Smith ISBN: 9781789290929
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Publication: May 2, 2019
Imprint: Michael O'Mara Language: English
Author: Daniel Smith
ISBN: 9781789290929
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Publication: May 2, 2019
Imprint: Michael O'Mara
Language: English

Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘the most portrayed movie character’ in history. With all this material readily available, one might think there’s not much to find out about Sherlock, but in Sherlock Unlocked, Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. From the eccentric and odd characters to the bizarre plot twists, and from Conan Doyle to Moriarty, this book will appeal to Holmes’ fans old and new. Full of fascinating facts, such as: - The shameful addiction of Watson’s that Holmes kept secret – a dark gambling habit. - The part the legendary Langham hotel played, in both Conan Doyle’s literary friendships – including with Oscar Wilde – and in the storylines he created for Holmes and Watson. - The Real Moriarty? The true-life London underworld thief-taker, Jonathan Wild, was a model for Professor Moriarty - Holmes's retirement passion was bee-keeping. - One of Conan Doyle’s childhood teachers, Eugene Chantrelle, became a notorious murderer.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘the most portrayed movie character’ in history. With all this material readily available, one might think there’s not much to find out about Sherlock, but in Sherlock Unlocked, Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. From the eccentric and odd characters to the bizarre plot twists, and from Conan Doyle to Moriarty, this book will appeal to Holmes’ fans old and new. Full of fascinating facts, such as: - The shameful addiction of Watson’s that Holmes kept secret – a dark gambling habit. - The part the legendary Langham hotel played, in both Conan Doyle’s literary friendships – including with Oscar Wilde – and in the storylines he created for Holmes and Watson. - The Real Moriarty? The true-life London underworld thief-taker, Jonathan Wild, was a model for Professor Moriarty - Holmes's retirement passion was bee-keeping. - One of Conan Doyle’s childhood teachers, Eugene Chantrelle, became a notorious murderer.

More books from Michael O'Mara

Cover of the book Tales from the Dance Floor by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Remember, Remember (The Fifth of November) by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book The Wicked Wit of Scotland by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Robin the Hoodie by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book The Story of Colour by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Dreadfully Deadly History by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book How to Think Like Einstein by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Come Back with the Wind by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book The Beginning and the End of Everything by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book No Tears for the Clown by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Tsunami Kids by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Why We Think the Things We Think by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book The Devil's Graveyard by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book Stinky Space Race by Daniel Smith
Cover of the book My Dearest, Dearest Albert by Daniel Smith
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy