Out now: Charlotte Anne Walters’ collection of five present-day Sherlock Holmes stories that poke gentle fun at the idiosyncrasies of modern life not to mention the eccentric detective and his world-weary friend. Click on the image to order
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To celebrate the release of her novel Barefoot on Baker Street in 2011, writer Charlotte Anne Walters undertook the task of reading and reviewing one of the original Sherlock Holmes short stories every day until she had completed all 56. The reviews were posted daily on her blog and attracted viewers from all over the world. The reviews are full of humour and Holmesian insight, ending in a score out of ten for each story.
This book contains all 56 blogs plus additional material including reviews of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s four Holmes novels.
Although it was a pleasure for a life-long Holmes admirer to re-visit the stories, trying to do this on top of holding down a busy full-time job and family commitments was a big challenge – resulting in some stressful but comical moments detailed in the blogs. Even Mr Walters couldn’t resist throwing in a few comments of his own.
Charlotte is donating all her royalties from this publication to the Undershaw Preservation Trust, a charity striving to protect and restore the former home of Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. -
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Monthly Archives: October 2011
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax
“Oh I remember this one,” says husband, “it’s got something to do with a coffin,” writes Charlotte Anne Walters. Yes, it does involve a coffin and a very clever way to get around needing a death certificate for someone you … Continue reading →
Barefoot Around the World – Barefoot at Baker Street
Thanks to Tanya who sent in this picture of Barefoot at Baker Street tube station in London. Click here to see all the pictures of Barefoot Around the World. To send in your Barefoot pictures email them to: Barefootonbakerstreet@hotmail.co.uk
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Adventure of the Dying Detective
Well, where do you start with this one? I feel quite overwhelmed by the task in hand, writes Charlotte Anne Walters. This story is interesting on two different levels. Firstly there is what actually happens, and secondly what this tells … Continue reading →
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Bruce-Partington Plans
Holmes has a new hobby – music of the middle-ages – why? Why? Could he be any more extreme in his interests? And how unusual to find him studying so hard at something which doesn’t relate to his work, writes … Continue reading →
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Adventure of the Red Circle
This is another complicated story, but unlike Wisteria Lodge, I think it hangs together really well, writes Charlotte Anne Walters. Landlady Mrs Warren comes to see Holmes regarding her unusual lodger. This strange man took the room, paid above the … Continue reading →
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
The beginning of this story is giving me a strange sense of deja vu, writes Charlotte Anne Walters. Let me explain, or try to at least. There is a passage at the start of The Cardboard Box which is exactly … Continue reading →
Barefoot Around the World – at The Mysterious Bookshop
Thanks to Ian from the Mysterious Bookshop who sent in this picture of Barefoot in the shop. It’s one of the oldest mystery specialist book stores in America – and can be found at 58, Warren Street in Manhattan New … Continue reading →
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
This is the first story in the compilation titled ‘His Last Bow’ and starts with a brief description of Holmes’ current situation. Watson tells us that Holmes is alive and well, though occasionally troubled by bouts of rheumatism. He is … Continue reading →
Barefoot Around the World – in Bidford-on-Avon
Gary sent in this picture of Barefoot ‘relaxing’ at his caravan in Bidford, near Evesham, in Worcestershire. Click here to see all the pictures of Barefoot Around the World. To send in your Barefoot pictures email them to: Barefootonbakerstreet@hotmail.co.uk
56 Stories in 56 Days – The Adventure of the Second Stain
There is a confusing chronology about this one, writes Charlotte Anne Walters. It is not clear when Watson is writing the Second Stain or when the events actually occurred. All we know is that this is meant to be the … Continue reading →
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