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Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club (The Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 2) Kindle Edition

by Linda Stratmann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 535 ratings
Another thrilling instalment of Sherlock Holmes’ early casebook! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction.

Holmes is faced with an unidentified body, a coded message, and multiple murders…

London, 1876

When the preserved foot of a dead man with extra toes arrives at St Bartholomew’s Medical College, the students are fascinated. However, despite this unusual feature being reported in the press, the man’s identity remains a mystery.

Intrigued by the puzzle, medical student Mr Stamford calls on his acquaintance Sherlock Holmes — an eccentric but brilliant young sleuth — to help him learn more about the deceased.

With only the man’s boots and a few possessions to examine, Holmes relishes the challenge. He soon finds a coded message hidden inside the man’s purse, which suggests a possible connection to criminals or spies.

Over the course of their investigations, Holmes’ and Stamford’s suspicions are strengthened when they learn of further shocking deaths. It soon becomes apparent that the men who died all belonged to the mysterious Explorers Club — and the lives of the remaining members may also be in danger.

Although the deaths look like accidents, Holmes is convinced that the men were murdered. And with conspiracy and intrigue lurking at every turn, he must now expose the secrets of the Explorers Club before the next member meets a grisly end…

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EXPLORERS’ CLUB is the second Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series.

‘Linda Stratmann is renowned for her knowledge of the Victorian period and this skill is apparent in the authenticity of the historical detail in this book. The plot is convincing as a Holmes’ mystery and the characterisation is excellent. The introduction of Stamford as an engaging new narrator is a brilliant innovation, which works better than contemporary attempts to replicate the narrative style of Doctor Watson. This mystery is the most authentic recreation of a Sherlock Holmes story that I have read. A fascinating read, which I recommend’ – Carol Westron for Mystery People

'Hats off, then, to Linda Stratmann for her rather wonderful Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery. The Sherlock Holmes she presents us with is a convincing representation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s and the style is remarkably similar.' - Tom Williams for Historia

THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES:
BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery
BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club
BOOK 3:Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol
BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper
BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk
BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes
BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident
BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders
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About the Author

British audiobook narrator and AudioFile Earphones Award winner Nigel Patterson has many credits as a stage, screen, and voice-over actor that influence his powerful characterization across a broad range of genres. AudioFile commented "his keen ear and impeccable diction give insights into the prevailing attitudes of the period . . . his wholly credible characters stay with you long after you unplug." A graduate linguist of the University of Oxford, he is fluent in French and Spanish, has lived and worked in the U.S. for fifteen years, and knows many different accents and dialects from around the world.

Linda Stratmann is a British historical mystery writer with a decent list of fiction and non-fiction writings to her name. Even though Stratmann started writing after a long career in the civil service, her love for writing started from an early age. When not writing, you'll find Stratmann spending time in the library and archives or giving talks about her next books.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09K4FXP2S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800554825
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
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Linda was born in Leicester in 1948 and first started scribbling stories and poems at the age of six. She became interested in true crime when watching Edgar Lustgarten on TV in the 1950s. Linda attended Wyggeston Girls Grammar School, trained to be a chemists dispenser, and later studied at Newcastle University where she obtained a first in Psychology. She then spent 27 years in the civil service before leaving to devote her time to writing. Linda loves spending time in libraries and archives and really enjoys giving talks on her subject. Visit linda at her website www.lindastratmann.com

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  • Jalex
    5.0 out of 5 stars worthy of canon
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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    Another great read that does justice to the Sherlock Holmes canon

    The substation of a medical student for Dr Watson works well, especially when he realizes his shortcomings compared to Watson

    Will definitely read the next one
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  • Christa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
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    Another fun mystery with Holmes and Stamford. Though Stamford is his own, I appreciate the nods toward Watson who ultimately becomes Holmes' friend.

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  • Michael W. Mitchell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good forgery.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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    If you like Sherlock Holmes you will like this book. It is a very good imitation of Doyle. However, be forewarned, it has nothing to do with Phineas Fogg.
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  • Chris Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent writing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2022
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    Excellent writing,which makes for excellent reading. Enjoyed the book thoroughly and look forward to reading more by this authorizes. Kudos on staying true to form with Holmes.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better Holmes series.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
    I've liked this series so far. It helps that it is not supposed to be Watson writing that it feels natural that the voice and tone are different from the originals.
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  • AnnieB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced and succinct - a worthy addition to the Holmes legacy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
    Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club is the second Early Sherlock Holmes historical mystery by Linda Stratmann. Released 12th Jan 2022, it's 239 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.

    This is a well written and succinct mystery true to its roots. The clues are laid out tantalizingly and (as always) woven together into a whole cloth by young Mr. Holmes. The details are just as outlandish as we could wish, the apparent accidental death of a young man with seven toes his foot leads Holmes to secret society and more "accidental" deaths.

    I recommend it to fans of the canon who are yearning for more Holmes and Watson adventures. Stratmann is a capable writer with a sure voice who captures the period very well. In the uncorrected proof provided for review, there were a few grammatical and typesetting errors. These have presumably been corrected in the release version. That being said, they weren't egregious even in the pre-release copy.

    Four stars. Well done and entertaining.

    Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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  • Lizz A. Belle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun new take on early Holmes
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2022
    These books are such a delight for an Sherlock lover or even if you're just a beginner. It helps to have read the first book in the series, Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone, but it is not necessary to enjoy this book.

    Sherlock is now intrigued by the death of a seven-toed man who cannot be identified. His "enquires" lead him to another puzzling mystery about long lost treasure and an "Explorer's Club" where the members are being picked off one by one in circumstances to appear as unfortunate accidents. However, nothing gets past the master soon to be detective. This story takes place pre-John Watson with a young surgeon in training, Mr. Stamford. Holmes is a "student" at university who is studying anatomy and chemistry but really more on his own terms.

    I found this book to be captivating towards the middle, although the beginning was a bit slower than the last book. However, once it picked up I was reluctant to put it down. The whodunit in this story is intriguing but if one reads enough mysteries and detective stories it is not too difficult to figure out. This did not detract from my enjoyment of the story in the slightest. I love that Holmes has such a cavalier attitude and trivial things matter not to him, it is the game of solving the mystery.

    As I mentioned, this is a great book to read if you're already a fan of Sherlock or just starting to pick up his many tales. I loved it and I do hope there will be more books in the series.
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  • A Cozy Cup of Murder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sherlock Holme's fans will be delighted!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
    I received this ARC via Netgalley and Sapere Books, in return for an honest review. While the second book in this series, it is easily read as a standalone. This story of the university-age Sherlock Holmes and his friend, medical student Stamford. A great addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon, as this showcases Sherlock as a college student before the world recognizes his brilliance and his eccentricities. You’ll encounter Sergeant Lestrade, also before his glory days. Together, Sherlock and Stamford investigate the death of a seven toed man. From that, they discover a unique gentlemen’s club, based on a collegiate rowing team’s shared experience and the possibility of treasure. Hmmm, is there a tontine in this mix? What links these disparate situations? Well, you’ll have to read this excellent story to find out! Ms. Startmann has written an enjoyable tale and I look forward to the next in this series.
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  • A R G
    5.0 out of 5 stars A. Conan Doyle Successor
    Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2023
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    I have been an admirer of Doyle's stories for years. This series has the feel of the Holmes to come. You can picture the young man bent on acquiring and honing his skills for his life to come. To say that the characters are well drawn and the plot laid out in such a way that it draws you in and doesn't let you go is meager praise.
    I look forward to reading more of the series and all of the author's other writings both fiction and non-fiction.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2022
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    This is what a non canonical Sherlock Holmes story should be. Great story and writing style, but most importantly it respects Doyle's original work.

    I have already read many of this lady's books. But this one came at a perfect time - immediately after an atrocity that presumed to give Holmes a love story.
    Reading this was bliss. Can't wait for more.
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  • Valerie Harris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very accomplished new take on Sherlock Holmes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2023
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    Gets the atmosphere of the Holmes books and his personality just right while adding new mysteries with a plausible companion. Living this series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly authentic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2022
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    Linda Stratmann is a very good writer, and I think I've read and enjoyed nearly all her books. These two Sherlock Holmes mysteries are a very worthy addition to the genre, and much better than most prequels by other authors. The language and the style used in the stories are authentic, and genuinely take us back to the 19th century, with cunning hints of what will later be revealed (by Conan Doyle) about Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The stories are ingenious, well-plotted and suspenseful. Both books are thoroughly enjoyable reads. Highly recommended.
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  • Casper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very compelling reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2025
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    The tale has so many twists and turns it makes the reader be recluctant and the enjoyment to put down and constantly read on a very worth while read.
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