The Game Is Afoot

by Marvin Kaye

First published 1994

A cornucopia of Sherlockiana! This long-awaited volume reveals Sherlock Holmes' previously suppressed adventures with luminaries like Ida Tarbell and P.G. Wodehouse. Narrated by diverse voices, these stories uncover untold incidents involving the Titanic, Holmes' rematch with Irene Adler, and the childhoods of both Holmes and Watson. Fans will delight in this treasure trove of Sherlockian delights. At the heart lies the timeless allure of the world's greatest detective, whose facility with disguise leads to one unfortunate result.

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, detective, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator

Setting: Uffa

512 pages · Paperback

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