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Caveat: both authors are friends and colleagues of mine. That doesn't alter how impressed I am with how well they've at once captured the feel of a Conan Doyle story while still having a modern sensibility, particularly in the portrayal of John Watson, whose medical and military background prove useful in the unfolding of the story. It's a good mystery, with facts slowly unfolding and new revelations flowing naturally from our heroes' investigations. Holmes and Watson sound very much like themselves -- my usual acid test is whether or not I can hear Jeremy Brett and David Burke as Holmes and Watson, respectively, and I totally could here.

My only complaints would be occasional bits of awkwardness in the writing style, a lack of engagement with the actual villains of the piece, who barely make cameos in the story, and the fact that the phrase "Sorrow Crown" doesn't even show up until nearly the end, which is frustrating from it being in the title and all.

But these are minor complaints in an overall fantastic Holmes story that is a worthy addition to the never-ending oeuvre of the great detective.


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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Murder at Sorrow Crown Steven Savile Robert Greenberger Books Reviews

This was a classic Sherlock Holmes story that was a pleasure to read. The storyline involved interesting history and moved at a nice pace. I really enjoyed some of the side characters that were introduced and thought they added to the story. Nicely done!
The background story, though necessary, felt very long and drawn out. I did enjoy how the authors allowed Watson to have a greater participation in the investigation and allow for honest communication between he and Holmes. It is an excellent introduction to the events of the Boer War, but not for someone looking for an introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes. If you are a long time fan of Sherlock Holmes' stories, then you should enjoy this book.
I must confess that in all my years of reading that this book was my first concerning Sherlock Holmes. I had always thought the books to be "old fashion" and not up to par with the current crime/mysteries cases that I have always read. I found that this book is indeed worthy of reading and by far held me in suspense with the "what's next" aspect of the book. I highly suggest reading if you are a fan of any "who done it" type mysteries.
To get a novel-length adventure out of a thin situation, the authors have Holmes and Watson spending most of their time in libraries or elsewhere scanning over various uninformative documents. As a break in the tedium, Holmes and Watson are physically attacked about every 2nd chapter, for no reason that really makes much sense given the plot as it eventually unfolds. Quite a few of the sentences attributed to Watson are not in any form of standard English known to me. I managed to read to the end, but I recognize merciless padding when I see it. By the way, despite the title, there is no "murder at Sorrow's Crown." To explain what actually happened there, and where "there" is, would give away too much of the plot. It's a shame, because there are quite a few nice touches throughout, particularly in the early pages where Watson is beating the bushes to find work for Holmes.
A satisfying story from start to finish. Though I spent a fair chunk of time wondering where the Sorrow's Crown from the title fit in, it all came together.
True to the style of Holmes and Watson, the mystery unfolded steadily. The narrative was easy to read and it was enjoyable. The fight scenes were described in accurate detail, easy to reconstruct in your mind's eye. I really liked getting the details of the Boer conflict, well researched and period appropriate.
A lady shows up at Baker Street asking Holmes for help in finding out the truth about her son. He was part of the Boer War in South Africa, and her majesty’s government lists him as MIA. She has been told that they are listing him as a deserter, something that neither she nor anyone who knew the lad will accept…

Somehow all of this ties in with the death of Benjamin Disraeli…

When Holmes and Watson begin to investigate, they are attacked again and again. Some of their attackers are trained assassins from India. Holmes and Watson are waylaid both together and on their own.

The premise of this novel is that it records a truth that the government and the crown want to be buried. It could not have been published at the time, and in fact, Watson is warned in no uncertain terms not to publish, and his notes are confiscated by Whitehall…

The story is written in two parts. The first gives detail as the case developed. This part was taken away by a very serious agent who works for Mycroft. The second is written six months to a year after the case was finalized. Watson refuses to change the names of persons involved or to sugarcoat the alarming facts. He says the world needs to know the truth, and that by the time this case will be allowed to be published it will no longer matter.

This is a very dark case. The Boer War saw many British soldiers killed. There were a few times when Britain found themselves on the losing side. This story deals with matters of national defense and raises questions about the death of Benjamin Disraeli. The question really is What if?

I give the book four stars…

Quoth the Raven…
I love Sherlock Holmes stories and Mr. Greenberger and Mr. Savile have truly captured the wit and meticulous wisdom of Holmes and Watson.
They kept me reading far into the night following the tale of the lost son of Mrs Wynter. Danger and mystery follow our sleuths and lead them to very unexpected conclusions.
This is a brilliant book and well worth settling down for a great read.
Caveat both authors are friends and colleagues of mine. That doesn't alter how impressed I am with how well they've at once captured the feel of a Conan Doyle story while still having a modern sensibility, particularly in the portrayal of John Watson, whose medical and military background prove useful in the unfolding of the story. It's a good mystery, with facts slowly unfolding and new revelations flowing naturally from our heroes' investigations. Holmes and Watson sound very much like themselves -- my usual acid test is whether or not I can hear Jeremy Brett and David Burke as Holmes and Watson, respectively, and I totally could here.

My only complaints would be occasional bits of awkwardness in the writing style, a lack of engagement with the actual villains of the piece, who barely make cameos in the story, and the fact that the phrase "Sorrow Crown" doesn't even show up until nearly the end, which is frustrating from it being in the title and all.

But these are minor complaints in an overall fantastic Holmes story that is a worthy addition to the never-ending oeuvre of the great detective.