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{{Infobox Story SMW|image=The Spirit Box novel.jpg|main character=[[John Watson]]|featuring=[[Sherlock Holmes]]| | {{Real world}} | ||
{{Infobox Story SMW | |||
|range = Titan Sherlock Holmes books{{!}}Sherlock Holmes | |||
|number in range = #6 | |||
|image = The Spirit Box novel.jpg | |||
|main character = [[John Watson]] | |||
|featuring = [[Sherlock Holmes]] | |||
|main setting = [[1915]] | |||
|publisher = Titan Publishing Group | |||
|writer = George Mann | |||
|story number = 6 | |||
|release date = 19 August 2014 | |||
|release date2 = 22 August 2014 | |||
|format = Paperback | |||
|isbn = 9781781160022 | |||
|series = [[Titan Sherlock Holmes books|Titan ''Sherlock Holmes'' books]] | |||
|prev = The Will of the Dead (novel) | |||
|next = The Vanishing Man (novel) | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Spirit Box''''' was the sixth novel in [[Titan Publishing Group]]'s ''[[Titan Sherlock Holmes books|Sherlock Holmes]]'' series. Written by [[George Mann]], it notably featured [[Archibald Angelchrist]], who debuted in the [[BBC New Series Adventures|BBC ''New Series Adventures'']] novel ''[[Paradox Lost (novel)|Paradox Lost]]'', also by Mann. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
[[Summer]], [[1915]]. As [[Zeppelin | [[Summer]], [[1915]]. As [[Zeppelin]]s rain death upon the rooftops of [[London]], eminent members of society begin to behave erratically: a [[Member of Parliament]] throws himself naked into the [[River Thames|Thames]] after giving a pro-[[Germany|German]] speech to the House; a senior military advisor suggests surrender before feeding himself to a [[tiger]] at [[London Zoo]]; a famed [[suffragette]] suddenly renounces the women’s liberation movement and throws herself under a train. | ||
In desperation, an aged [[Mycroft Holmes]] sends to [[Sussex]] for the help of his brother, [[Sherlock Holmes|Sherlock]]. | In desperation, an aged [[Mycroft Holmes]] sends to [[Sussex]] for the help of his brother, [[Sherlock Holmes|Sherlock]]. | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Sherlock Holmes]] | * [[Sherlock Holmes]] | ||
* [[John Watson]] | * [[John Watson]] | ||
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* [[Archibald Angelchrist]] | * [[Archibald Angelchrist]] | ||
* [[Carter (The Spirit Box)|Carter]] | * [[Carter (The Spirit Box)|Carter]] | ||
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== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[John Watson|Watson]] [[Second Afghan War|fought in Afghanistan]]. | * [[John Watson|Watson]] [[Second Afghan War|fought in Afghanistan]]. | ||
* Watson's [[nephew]], [[ | * Watson's [[nephew]], [[Joseph Watson]], died in France, in the [[First World War]]. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://titanbooks.com/6191-sherlock-holmes-the-spirit-box/ '''''The Spirit Box''''' on the official website] | * [https://titanbooks.com/6191-sherlock-holmes-the-spirit-box/ '''''The Spirit Box''''' on the official website] | ||
* [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherlock-Holmes-Spirit-George-Mann/dp/1781160023 '''''The Spirit Box''''' on Amazon] | * [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherlock-Holmes-Spirit-George-Mann/dp/1781160023 '''''The Spirit Box''''' on Amazon] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:25, 3 December 2024
The Spirit Box was the sixth novel in Titan Publishing Group's Sherlock Holmes series. Written by George Mann, it notably featured Archibald Angelchrist, who debuted in the BBC New Series Adventures novel Paradox Lost, also by Mann.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
Summer, 1915. As Zeppelins rain death upon the rooftops of London, eminent members of society begin to behave erratically: a Member of Parliament throws himself naked into the Thames after giving a pro-German speech to the House; a senior military advisor suggests surrender before feeding himself to a tiger at London Zoo; a famed suffragette suddenly renounces the women’s liberation movement and throws herself under a train.
In desperation, an aged Mycroft Holmes sends to Sussex for the help of his brother, Sherlock.
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
more to be added
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Watson fought in Afghanistan.
- Watson's nephew, Joseph Watson, died in France, in the First World War.
more to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
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