ACD Canon ReadAlong: The Boscombe Valley Mystery

[luthienberen]

This was an interesting reread as BOSCVM is not a favourite of mine, yet there were a few gems here which had me appreciate the case more fully. :)

1.  Sherlock Holmes' telegram:

"Have you a couple of days to spare?...Shall be glad if you will come with me. Air and scenery perfect…"

This is another perfect example of how Holmes simply can't do without his Boswell, even trying to tempt him with nature in case the call of friendship or a case is insufficient! 

Watson's presence is yet again necessary and as we shall see for company as well as inspiration. An interesting peek at the emotional side of the great detective Holmes.

2. Watson has an extremely understanding wife.

Mrs Watson is quite happy for Watson to disappear for a while since he is "...looking pale lately" and that Watson was "...always so interested in Mr Sherlock Holmes' cases".

We can only infer that the long list of patients Watson refers to has exhausted him.

Curiously, Watson's supposed paleness is not mentioned again so we can assume that being on a case and in the company of Sherlock Holmes was indeed what was required. :)

3. Anstruther is also an extremely understanding fellow 

I can only guess how many times he has covered for Watson! Man deserves his own series of tales.

 

( Click for More Musings! )

Our Lazaretto (Granada, T, 3.2K)

[mightymads]

A new fill in the prompt box!

Title: Our Lazaretto
Author: GreyNarcissus

Fandom: Granada, ACD
Pairing: Holmes/Watson
Rating: T
Word count: ~3,200
Summary: Influenza has torn through a quantity of London streets and trapped Holmes and Watson within the walls of 221b. Holmes has been increasingly agitated and it's down to Watson to figure out what is plaguing his beloved.  
 

For a prompt: 

Victorian Quarantine: What would it look like? What is it for? How would Watson keep Holmes occupied?

It's the first time the author writes Holmes and Watson. Could you give them your support?

Edit: Now there is a companion piece, E-rated. Adulation (~3,500 words)