i really enjoyed reading this I enjoyed the series of essays. I've always been a fan of the Sherlock Holmes series and these essays have been great.

Reference To Holmes....
Exploring Victorian references as they appear in the Sherlock Holmes tales through a series of short essays, this is volume three of a set. Short but enjoyable, interesting and enlightening. Of course, whilst these could be easily searched this is a perfect potted reference source.Ideal for any Holmes fans or aficionados of the Victorian era.

The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes by Liese Sherwood-Fabre is a fantastic deep dive into life in Sherlock Holmes days. This was truly a joy to read. It was interesting to see the changes of the world over time from book to book. Candle lights changed to gas, then some to electric. The coroner and police roles changed dramatically. Women began to be included in the suspect lists and those punished for crimes (although probably not equally).

I would have loved to have read Dr Sherwood-Fabre's book before reading the Sherlock Holmes series as it gives such a clear perspective into what the times were like. I need to read more by this author and then go back to the classics and see how much more I enjoy Sherlock and Watson and all the cast of characters!

I thank Little Elm Press LLC and NetGalley for the digital copy and the opportunity to read this fun and interesting book. Opinions here are all my own.