uncultured anbefaler The casebook of Solar Pons af August Derleth, "This series, written by Holmes afficianado August Derleth, is bar none the absolute closest thing to resurrecting Arthur Conan Doyle and setting him to (se flere) work. At first it seems like a cheap parody--Holmes' brother Mycroft has become Bancroft, Dr. Watson is now Dr. Parker, etc...but once that frightened governess pops through the door you'll see just how well Mr. Derleth has done in weaving. Pons even has his own fan club. The stories take place in the 1920's, but aside from using automobiles are essentially the same foggy gaslit things that made Watson & Co. so endearing. Derleth wrote six books of stories and has been succeeded by the very capable Basil Copper. My personal favorite is The Casebook of Solar Pons, with a haunted library, a deadly archers' club, forged books, and more..."

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