“it's the king of diamonds” [MAZA]. It took Laurie R. King six years to find a publisher for her first book, but it was worth the wait. She won the Edgar in 1994 for Best First Novel with A Grave Talent, which launched her Kate Martinelli series, ...
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I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Episode 313: Knave of Diamonds

“it's the king of diamonds” [MAZA]

It took Laurie R. King six years to find a publisher for her first book, but it was worth the wait. She won the Edgar in 1994 for Best First Novel with A Grave Talent, which launched her Kate Martinelli series, set in San Francisco. That same year, The Bee-Keeper’s Apprentice introduced the impressive, young Mary Russell, who would meet and eventually marry the retired Sherlock Holmes — “the least marriageable man I knew,” according to Mary, in...

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Baker Street Elementary – Impractical Jokes

“I can take a joke with the best” [HOUN]


"Dad jokes" are typically punny or corny humor used mainly by fathers (although anyone can tell them). Responses range from mild laughter to eye rolls.

That got us to thinking while there are plenty of fathers and father figures in the Sherlock Holmes stories, what is the state of dad jokes — or more broadly, jokes overall? We find a mixed bag.


Jokes as an Excuse

Let's begin with father figures. Who can you think of that, when brought...

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Episode 312: Worldwide Doyle

“from Portsmouth at midday” [LAST]


The Portsmouth Library is home to the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, largely made possible by the bequest of Richard Lancelyn Green. This world-renowned collection, the work of one of the foremost Doylean scholars, is a treasure trove for researchers, enthusiasts, and the public. The Collection preserves books, manuscripts, artifacts, and ephemera that illuminate Conan Doyle's life, his beloved Sherlock Holmes, and the cultural impact of his work.

Laura...

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Worldwide Doyle 2025 Lectures in June and July

“His lectures were as brilliant as ever” [CREE]


In June and July, the Portsmouth Library and Archives will be hosting a series of four online talks related to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, following what began as the Professor Neil McCaw Lecture Series (more on its origins in that link).

The Library and Archives are the home to The Conan Doyle Collection Lancelyn Green Bequest, an unrivaled collection of books, photographs, objects, documents, and memorabilia chronicling the life of Conan Doyle...

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Baker Street Elementary – Increased Devotion

“an honored friend” [SIGN]


Memorial Day just passed here in the United States. It's the day we honor those who have fallen in the line of duty to their country.

The British of Sherlock Holmes's time were no strangers to war; in fact, John H. Watson, MD was a military man who undoubtedly saw his fair share of death when he was overseas.

And the Canon mentions its share of wars — the Crimean War (GLOR, LADY), the Second Afghan War (SIGN), the U.S. Civil War (FIVE, CARD), the great...

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