The Noble Batchelor: Fate

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Canon Story: The Noble Bachelor
Title: Fate
Author: tripleransom
Rating: G


Fate

Watson was to be married in a few weeks, so he was sympathetic when Lord St Simon found himself in an instant deprived of both the wife and fortune upon which he had depended.

Although it would be a bitter blow to him, I could almost find it in myself to hope that a similar fate might befall my Watson.

Canon Discussion: The Noble Bachelor

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This week we’re having a look at The Noble Bachelor. 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 Noble Bachelor

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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 the epulaeryu.

( Definition and Example )

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, cinquain, circular poetry, clerihew, concrete poetry, diamante, epigram, epulaeryu, fable, 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 Noble Bachelor in the comments on this post. I look forward to seeing them!


Warm regards,

Mrs. Hudson

The Noble Bachelor: Spring Clean

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Canon Story: The Noble Bachelor
Title: Spring Clean
Author: scfrankles
Rating: PG
Author's Notes: "By the same brilliant reasoning, every man's body is to be found in the neighbourhood of his wardrobe....”


“Strange case!” laughed Holmes. “The murder victim was incredibly untidy. But after strangling him, the killer put his room in complete order, including folding the body and stowing it in the wardrobe!”

“And the murderer was...” prompted Watson.

“The landlady?” said Mrs. Hudson.

“Yes!” smiled Holmes. “How did you know?”

Mrs. Hudson looked at him. “It seemed the logical answer...”

The Noble Bachelor: This Week's Agony Column

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Canon Story: The Noble Bachelor
Title: This Week's Agony Column (as featured in the Marylebone Illustrated)
Author:thesmallhobbit
Rating: G

For Sale: Wedding dress.  Never worn.  Impulse buy, now regretted.  Contact EW

Missing: Miss Eliza Wilcox, due to be married this Saturday.  Not seen for last three days.  Box60

Stolen: set of silver spoons.  Sentimental value.  Reward for recovery.  Box60

Sudden availability: back room in bar, suitable for celebration.  Last minute cancellation.  The Plough

Silverware bought and sold.  Reasonable prices.