Sherlock Holmes

Historical Dictionary of Sherlock Holmes contains a variety of information about Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, as both narratives and also cultural phenomena. The volume will help readers look deeper into those stories and the meanings of the various reference points within them, as well as achieving a deeper understanding of the range of contexts of Holmes, Conan Doyle, and detective fiction as a genre. This book examines the broad global Sherlock Holmes phenomenon related to the ways in which the stories have been adapted into a range of other media, as well as the cultural status of Holmes all over the world.

In May 1897 Sherlock Holmes accompanied by Dr. Watson comes to party organized at Sherringford Hall of Sir Melvyn Bromsby, construction tycoon. He barely started welcoming his guests, when suddenly, Sir Melvyn Bromsby falls on the floor, red spot is visible on his tuxedo right on his heart…Guest panic, Lavinia Bromsby run towards her dying father…Holmes decides to act quickly, not waiting for the police to come. Play as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and team up with other famous Conan Doyle characters for 25-30 hours of investigation in five graphically rich levels. Consider your discoveries and answer questions in a Sherlock Holmes' quiz at the end of each level. The game features 40 different 19th century London locations, more than 40 witnesses and three hours of dialogue.

In 1891, Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) delivers a package to Dr. Hoffmanstahl—payment for a letter he was to deliver. Hoffmanstahl opens the package, triggering a hidden bomb which is prevented from detonating by the intervention of Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.). Holmes takes the letter and disposes of the bomb while Adler and…