The Last Sherlock Holmes Story

Name: The Last Sherlock Holmes Story
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571290857
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By Michael Dibdin

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The Last Sherlock Holmes Story by Michael Dibdin offers a thrilling twist on Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. Set in the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Holmes and Watson embark on a gripping case involving a series of heinous crimes. As Holmes delves deeper, his obsession with the criminal mastermind leads to unexpected challenges, testing the limits of his deductive prowess and the strength of his partnership with Watson.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories with a twist on classic detective tales. Set in the dark alleys of Victorian London, it combines the allure of Sherlock Holmes with a gripping and inventive mystery, potentially appealing to fans of crime and thriller genres who appreciate a fresh take on beloved characters.

The Last Sherlock Holmes Story

From the acclaimed author of the Aurelio Zen mysteries comes a classic must-read for all fans of Sherlock Holmes!

Can the world's greatest detective unmask Jack the Ripper? The Last Sherlock Holmes Story is a thrilling addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon by Michael Dibdin, another of Britain's best-loved crime writers.

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There can be no question that the contents of this book will prove extremely controversial. Many people will be deeply shocked by the nature of Watson's statement. Many will no doubt prefer to reject it rather than surrender the beliefs of a lifetime. Others will at least regret that two of the great mysteries of crime are finally solved.

An extraordinary document comes to light which, for fifty years, had been held on deposit by the bankers of the deceased John Herbert Watson MD—better known as Dr Watson.

The document, written by Dr Watson himself, opens in the East End of London in 1888. Three women have been savagely murdered by Jack the Ripper. To calm the public outcry, Scotland Yard approaches London's most eminent detective, Sherlock Holmes, and asks him to investigate the killer.

Can Holmes solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper? And why has this story been suppressed for so long? As cunningly plotted as anything by Conan Doyle, The Last Sherlock Holmes Story is a thrilling addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon from another of Britain's best-loved crime writers.

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The Last Sherlock Holmes Story by Michael Dibdin reimagines the classic detective's world with a controversial twist, blending familiar Holmesian elements with a fresh perspective. Reviews often highlight its inventive plot that delves into psychological depth, though some purists may find its approach to iconic characters divisive. The narrative has garnered appreciation for its originality and unexpected take on the legendary detective.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571290857

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 165g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Michael Dibdin was born in 1947. He went to school in Northern Ireland, and later to Sussex University and the University of Alberta in Canada. He lived in Seattle. After completing his first novel, The Last Sherlock Holmes Story, in 1978, he spent four years in Italy teaching English at the University of Perugia. Ratking won the Gold Dagger Award for the Best Crime Novel of the year in 1988 and introduced us to his Italian detective - Inspector Aurelio Zen. His last novel, End Games, was published posthumously in July 2007.