The Boscombe Valley Mystery: Scenery Perfect

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Canon Story: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Title: Scenery Perfect
Author: tripleransom
Rating: G



Scenery Perfect

"Air and scenery perfect," read Holmes' note to me.

And so I followed him – as always – to Boscombe Valley and the heart of a mysterious murder. The trail was cold, but Holmes flung himself to the ground with all the ardour of a bloodhound.

Indeed, the scenery was perfect, I reflected happily as I observed his lean form from behind.

Canon Discussion: The Boscombe Valley Mystery

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This week we’re having a look at The Boscombe Valley Mystery. I’ve typed up a few thoughts to get the discussion going—please leave your own ideas in the comments!

( Discussion continues... )

Mrs. Hudson's Poetry Page: The Boscombe Valley Mystery

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Welcome once again to my poetry page!

I hope each week you will read Dr. Watson’s delightful narrative and then be inspired to write a poem related to it in some way. All forms of poetry are permitted, and further down the page there is a selection you might like to consider using over the coming weeks.


This week my featured form is riddle poems.

In the doctor’s story, we have the mysterious reference to “a rat” before Mr. Holmes explains the meaning behind it. And so I thought riddles would be appropriate this week.

Young Writers gives the following definition:

A Riddle is a type of poem that describes something without actually naming what it is, leaving the reader to guess. And it is a light hearted type of poetry which involves the reader. Riddles can be about anything, from Riddles about animals to Riddles about objects. There are no rules on how to structure a Riddle poem; a Riddle can be funny or it can rhyme, it depends on the person writing the Riddle.

( Example Poem )

As always, this is simply something to consider for the future. Any form of poetry is welcome this week—and every week! Here are a few suggestions for you:

221B verselet, abecedarian poetry, acrostic poetry, clerihew, concrete poetry, epigram, haiku, limerick, palindrome poetry, riddle, sedoka, sestina, sonnet, tanka, terza rima, tongue twister poetry, triolet, tyburn, villanelle


Please leave all your poems inspired by The Boscombe Valley Mystery in the comments on this post. I look forward to seeing them!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Hudson

The Boscombe Valley Mystery: The Cloth Vanishes

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Canon Story: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Title: The Cloth Vanishes
Author: scfrankles
Rating: G
Warnings: Truly terrible pun
Author's Notes: “...the incident of the vanishing cloth.”


Holmes’ new client owned a gentlemen’s outfitters.

“Our stocktaking showed that twenty rolls of fabric are missing,” he said. “You must find the thief!”

Holmes investigated and reported back. “I have considered the evidence…” He smirked. “You’ve been placing your orders for the rolls incorrectly.”

“Damn!” said the proprietor.

Holmes tutted. “Such language. And from a man of the cloth.”

The Boscombe Valley Mystery: Ross-on-Wye

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Canon Story: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Title: Ross-on-Wye (as featured in the Marylebone Illustrated)
Author:thesmallhobbit
Rating: G

For those of our readers looking for a temporary escape from the city, we recommend the pretty little country-town of Ross.  The town, surrounded by spectacular countryside, boasts an impressive market hall, which dates from the seventeenth century.  A gentle stroll along the banks of the River Wye and a stay in a welcoming hotel would make the perfect break.