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A Study in Lavender by Joseph R.G. DeMarco

opticflow's review

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4.0

If Holmes were to write the missing story, I think Vincent Kovar nailed his voice. The language is splendid, and begs to be told aloud. After reading ‘The Bride and the Bachelors’ some unknown reference sent me off on a research spree of giddy discovery.

‘Whom God Destroys’ is not about Sherlock Holmes at all, yet fits right into this collection. Can I call something as creepy as this an unexpected delight?

Even though I didn’t find an authentic Watson narrator among this collection, several stories played into the understated charm of Three Continents Watson. Yes, well done, and necessary.

What is it about a Victorian man blushing? Oh, my.

trekbek's review

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3.0

some of these were good

but i can't give any text with cassandra claire's name in it more than 3 stars. it's a moral thing.

kelseyvsy's review

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3.0

I liked this well enough, however I was hoping for more stories that included a Watson/Holmes. I'm all for more representation of the stories and problems that were sure to have happened in that time, but I guess I assumed these would be more than that. They were fine stories, that focused beyond the relationships (one barely even had a queer element) and I guess I just wanted more: more queer, more Watson/Holmes, more relationships.

etkahler's review

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4.0

Here is an excellent example of times I wish goodreads would let me give half stars. 3.5 stars.
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