Book Description

Was this the real Final Problem?The 'love that dare not speak its name' was a dangerous thing under the oppressions of Victorian society - especially for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.First published in 1988, 'My Dearest Holmes' redefined the bond between the famous consulting detective and his faithful sidekick. Some were outraged; others were overjoyed.This Thirtieth Anniversary Edition contains extra material - an essay on the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's iconic character, and a Foreword by Charlie Raven exploring the changes in attitude towards LGBTQ relationships since the book's first publication.