Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 26 Aug 1994 What would indicate that an artery had been grazed? What was in store for Watson at the end of his nine months? Why all the blue flickering flames for only one student? How could Holmes be sure that nothing else precipitated his […]
Hounds Summary
Discussions of Sherlock Holmes stories by The Hounds of the Internet.
The Sussex Vampire – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 1 Jul 1994 What features of the note required careful reading? Has Watson forgotten Holmes’ laughter in BLUE, SCAN, etc? What relationship is there between tea, nitrates, and machinery assessment? Should Holmes have also looked under “B” (for vampire bats)? Do Peruvians have […]
The Problem of Thor Bridge – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 15 Jul 1994 Were safety deposit boxes available? Can you suggest solutions to the Phillimore and Alicia cases? In what language is Isadora masculine? How large was the matchbox? Have remarkable worms since become known to science? Was rationing his output beneficial to […]
The Three Garridebs – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 8 Jul 1994 Would a knighthood have hampered Holmes in his work? Did Watson suggest that the offer of a knighthood was attempted royal bribery? Did the chairs at 221B make a bed preferable, or was it a new mattress? Does Garrideb as […]
The Three Students – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 28 Apr 1995 Why not Oxford or Cambridge? Are English Charters a giveaway or a false clue? What common interest did Holmes and Watson share with a Greek tutor and lecturer? Did Soames pay for the consultation? Would the police have taken the […]
The Man with the Twisted Lip – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 21 Oct 1994 Did Whitney recover? Does an addict retain friends? Why “You’ll have to go out?” What can you surmise about Watson’s home? Is it customary to drink water with wine? Is James the butler, child or dog? How did Kate know the den’s […]
The Valley of Fear – Hounds Summary
J. Randolph Cox Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson J. Randolph Cox – 18, 25 Mar 1994 Part 1 – 18 Mar 1994 What is the significance of the use of humor in the first chapter? Does this further the plot or establish something…or is there another reason? How does Holmes’ relationship with Inspector MacDonald […]
The Veiled Lodger – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 5 Aug 1994 At what ages and in which years was Holmes active? Why did Holmes retire so early? Which six years did Watson miss? What did Watson do after Holmes retired? Where were the case records kept? Were family honor and famous […]
Wisteria Lodge – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Fri, 8 Apr 1994 Does “being of a social turn” suggest “no charm in the man”? Is there a difference between “within two days” and “the next day”? How does one light an endless cigarette? When did Holmes write his telegram to Allan Brothers? […]
The Yellow Face – Hounds Summary
Ralph Edwards Chris Redmond Sonia Fetherston Steve Clarkson Ralph Edwards – Mon, 5 Dec 1994 How did Holmes maintain his muscularity? Was Munro’s muscularity general or just in his jaw? Does a ramble in the Park represent exercise? Why did both Munros feel half choked and need air? Are “not a difference” and “nervous, high […]