The Seamstress’ relationships alone could carry entire box sets in their own right. The depth and nuance in Lestrade’s efforts to help his young colleague demonstrate Barnes’ grasp of character.įor their part, the villains are equally layered. However, the most surprisingly affecting pair have to be Lestrade and Fisher.
Creating that sibling dynamic was one of the best choices Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever made. Second, the Holmes brothers continued to be superb on every level. The parallels to her new role of Cordelia in King Lear were organically on point. These can be divided into two categories for the protagonists and antagonists.įirst, I really appreciated how writer Jonathan Barnes furthered the relationship between Watson and Genevieve. That said, I can discuss the character beats and thematic developments. Put the two together, and the above synopsis will have to suffice. Regrettably, I can’t go into much detail.įirst, the mystery is the story. Review: Sherlock Holmes: The Fiends of New York City continues an excellent storyline. Waiting patiently to finally make her move, the Seamstress of Peckham Rye introduces herself at last. There’s a web of apparent coincidence that soon draws in others.Ĭolonel Sebastian Moran, Mycroft Holmes, and a dangerously ambitious young politician all have parts to play. There are surprising connections between these events. Unfortunately, she’s confronted by a terrible ghost from the past.
John Watson is watching his wife, the actress, Genevieve, prepare for her greatest role to date. He arrives with a warning about a strange new kind of murderer. In Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes is visited by a peculiar American. Synopsis: London swelters during the summer of 1901.
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