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Synopsis
What is the name of Sherlock Holmes's older brother? What are Holmes's first words to Dr. Watson? Did Holmes ever utter the words "Elementary, my dear Watson"?
With The Sherlock Holmes Triviography and Quiz Book, Kathleen Kaska has produced a fun, challenging collection of trivia on the world's favorite detective. Since Conan Doyle's first story, "A Study in Scarlet" was published in 1887, the clever sleuth and his sidekick, the prolific Dr. Watson, have enticed readers and moviegoers alike. Between 200 and 300 Sherlock Holmes films and 1,000 to 2,000 radio and TV programs have been produced. Conan Doyle's works have been translated into 65 languages, Braille, and even shorthand. There are almost 100 books featuring Holmes, Watson, the villain Moriarty, and Conan Doyle in print. Today, over 300 Sherlock Holmes societies exist worldwide.
The Sherlock Holmes Triviography and Quiz Book entertains with hundreds of trivia questions about Holmes and Watson, the other characters, clues, and circumstances surrounding all of Doyle's 56 stories and four novels. Complete with 75 separate quizzes in nine chapters, the book also includes five crossword puzzles, as well as a full resource guide to literary and professional societies focused on the fictional detective.
The Sherlock Holmes Triviography and Quiz Book is sure to appeal to Holmes fans, mystery buffs, and trivia enthusiasts.