The Sherlockian - Couverture rigide

Moore, Graham

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0446572594 ISBN 13 : 9780446572590

Editeur : Twelve, 2010

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A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"It must be said of Graham Moore that he has his methods. Ingenious and amusing ones, too. You will enjoy their elucidation even if you are not a committed Sherlockian. The game's afoot!" (Christopher Hitchens, author of Hitch-22)

"What irresistible fun! As the literary intrigue deepens, with Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and some brainy Sherlock Holmes buffs as partners in crime, you don't have to be Holmes to deduce that The Sherlockian is a serpentine delight for anyone who loves mystery and historical suspense." (Rupert Holmes, Edgar-award winning creator of The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

"The Sherlockian is a brilliantly executed must-read... Engrossing, suspenseful and fast-paced, this debut novel manages to be both highly original as well as deeply reverential to its literary sources. It's difficult to find a new spin on Sherlock Holmes, but Graham Moore has pulled it off with flying colors." (Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club )

"The novel moves between the story of Harold, an eager young Holmes scholar of the 21st century embroiled in a Holmes-related murder mystery, and that of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes' embittered creator, captive to his best-loved creation, fervently wishing his famous detective dead. In the book, both characters are afforded the opportunity to move from a vivid imaginary world of crime to playing the role of a real-life detective, and the thrill and confusion they feel is palpable." (Kirkus Reviews, Fall Preview)

"Moore's fiction provides a shrewd take on the noted author and his legendary scion." (Kirkus Reviews)

"The problem with Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories is that there aren't enough of them. Fans try to fill the gap with spin-offs, some of which work better than others. This engaging riff on the familiar themes by first-novelist Moore is one of the best . . . Moore spins his tale in prose that shifts easily from exposition to pathos to sly comedy . . . Mystery fans should love the mix of historical fiction and contemporary puzzle-solving. And Sherlockians? Try keeping them away." (Booklist (Starred Review))

"This debut literary thriller, which revolves around a central mystery in Arthur Conan Doyle's life (why did he kill off Sherlock Holmes and then revive him?), weaves together two very different perspectives and time periods. At the annual Baker Street Irregular convention in 2010, newly minted "Irregular" Harold immediately begins investigating the murder of Alex Cale, a top Sherlock Holmes scholar who had bragged about finding the famously missing volume of Conan Doyle's diary. But when Cale is found dead in his hotel room, the diary is nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, back in 1900, Conan Doyle, desperately sick of his famous character, decides he must channel his own creation to find the person who sent him a letter bomb. Teaming up with his friend Bram Stoker, the author finds the situation is much more complicated, involving suffragettes, cryptic tattoos, and murder. Verdict: The constant switching of narrators can be jarring, but Moore does an excellent job of making his characters and settings feel real, using his thorough knowledge of the Holmes stories to good effect. Given the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes, this title is an excellent choice for public libraries and historical mystery fans who enjoy Matthew Pearl's thrillers." (Library Journal)

"This is a fun revision of Doyle redux in both contemporary and vintage modes. Moore is a witty writer and populates his first book with engaging characters: Bram Stoker, for one . . . There is a much to take in here. Moore will leave you alternately awed and mystified." (Blog, Curled Up With A Good Book)

"Fun and games with Sherlock Holmes is a never-ending pursuit, as "The Sherlockian" by first-time novelist Graham Moore (Twelve, $24.99) proves. Fans of the Baker Street sleuth can follow the life of his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, and an odd legacy that emerges in the present day." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Bob Hoover)

"The tales of Conan Doyle and White, told in alternating chapters, make up "The Sherlockian," Graham Moore's entertaining debut novel. Both mysteries are well crafted, with gratifying and amusing nods toward the conflation of Conan Doyle and his most famous literary creation . . . exemplary weaving of historical fact and fiction . . . This is a novel clearly written with great affection, not just for Conan Doyle and Holmes, but their 21st-century fans as well." (Associated Press)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In December 1893, Sherlock Holmes-adoring Londoners eagerly opened their Strand magazines, anticipating the detective's next adventure, only to find the unthinkable: his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle, had killed their hero off. London spiraled into mourning -- crowds sported black armbands in grief -- and railed against Conan Doyle as his assassin.

Then in 1901, just as abruptly as Conan Doyle had "murdered" Holmes in "The Final Problem," he resurrected him. Though the writer kept detailed diaries of his days and work, Conan Doyle never explained this sudden change of heart. After his death, one of his journals from the interim period was discovered to be missing, and in the decades since, has never been found.

Or has it?

When literary researcher Harold White is inducted into the preeminent Sherlock Holmes enthusiast society, The Baker Street Irregulars, he never imagines he's about to be thrust onto the hunt for the holy grail of Holmes-ophiles: the missing diary. But when the world's leading Doylean scholar is found murdered in his hotel room, it is Harold - using wisdom and methods gleaned from countless detective stories - who takes up the search, both for the diary and for the killer.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Twelve
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0446572594
• ISBN 13: 9780446572590
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 368