Was this the real Final Problem? The 'love that dare not speak its name' was a dangerous thing under the oppressions of Victorian society - especially for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. First published in 1988, 'My Dearest Holmes' redefined the bond between the famous consulting detective and his faithful sidekick. Some were outraged; others were overjoyed. This Thirtieth Anniversary Edition contains extra material - an essay on the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's iconic character, and a Foreword by Charlie Raven exploring the changes in attitude towards LGBTQ relationships since the book's first publication.
Was this the real Final Problem? The 'love that dare not speak its name' was a dangerous thing under the oppressions of Victorian society - especially for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. First published in 1988, 'My Dearest Holmes' redefined the bond between the famous consulting detective and his faithful sidekick. Some were outraged; others were overjoyed. This Thirtieth Anniversary Edition contains extra material - an essay on the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's iconic character, and a Foreword by Charlie Raven exploring the changes in attitude towards LGBTQ relationships since the book's first publication.