The Glendower Conspiracy: A Memoir Of Sherlock Holmes From The Papers Of Edward Porter Jones, His Late Assistant
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
When a mysterious conspiracy threatens to unravel the fabric of Victorian order, only the world's greatest detective stands in its way — and The Glendower Conspiracy: A Memoir of Sherlock Holmes presents this thrilling adventure through the freshly discovered papers of Edward Porter Jones, a previously unknown assistant to the legendary Baker Street sleuth. Lloyd Biggle, Jr. constructs a meticulously researched pastiche that draws readers deep into the fog-laden streets of late-nineteenth-century Britain, where ancient Welsh grievances, political intrigue, and shadowy machinations converge into a case worthy of Holmes's singular genius. The narrative unfolds with all the hallmarks of the classic Conan Doyle canon — sharp deductive reasoning, atmospheric period detail, and a cast of morally complex characters — while introducing a compelling new narrator whose outsider perspective casts familiar elements in an entirely fresh light. Biggle, a celebrated science fiction and mystery author, demonstrates remarkable versatility in channeling the voice and spirit of the original Holmes chronicles, producing a work that is at once a loving tribute and a standalone literary achievement. The memoir format lends the tale an air of authenticity and intimacy rarely achieved in Holmesian pastiches, as Jones's accounts feel genuinely unearthed rather than invented. The Glendower Conspiracy is ultimately a story about loyalty, national identity, and the quiet heroism of those who serve in the shadows of greatness — leaving the reader to wonder what other secrets Edward Porter Jones took, almost, to his grave.
Author: Lloyd Biggle, Jr.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1990, Council Oak Books, Tulsa
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
When a mysterious conspiracy threatens to unravel the fabric of Victorian order, only the world's greatest detective stands in its way — and The Glendower Conspiracy: A Memoir of Sherlock Holmes presents this thrilling adventure through the freshly discovered papers of Edward Porter Jones, a previously unknown assistant to the legendary Baker Street sleuth. Lloyd Biggle, Jr. constructs a meticulously researched pastiche that draws readers deep into the fog-laden streets of late-nineteenth-century Britain, where ancient Welsh grievances, political intrigue, and shadowy machinations converge into a case worthy of Holmes's singular genius. The narrative unfolds with all the hallmarks of the classic Conan Doyle canon — sharp deductive reasoning, atmospheric period detail, and a cast of morally complex characters — while introducing a compelling new narrator whose outsider perspective casts familiar elements in an entirely fresh light. Biggle, a celebrated science fiction and mystery author, demonstrates remarkable versatility in channeling the voice and spirit of the original Holmes chronicles, producing a work that is at once a loving tribute and a standalone literary achievement. The memoir format lends the tale an air of authenticity and intimacy rarely achieved in Holmesian pastiches, as Jones's accounts feel genuinely unearthed rather than invented. The Glendower Conspiracy is ultimately a story about loyalty, national identity, and the quiet heroism of those who serve in the shadows of greatness — leaving the reader to wonder what other secrets Edward Porter Jones took, almost, to his grave.