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Martin Amis’ Night Train

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Art for Housewives

“I have taken a good firm knot and reduced it to a mess of loose ends.” Detective Mike Hoolihan After Martin Amis’ recent death, I came across his Night Train at our neighbourhood bookstore. It was used and discounted so … Continue reading →

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Was Watson a Woman?

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Art for Housewives

In 1934, Sherlock Holmes enthusiast and writer, Christopher Morley, created The Baker Street Irregulars. Detective Rex Stout was a member of this exclusive Sherlockian literary society but shocked the members when, in 1941, he presented a speech “Watson Was a … Continue reading →