I, Sherlock Holmes

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In 1915, at the peak of his career, Sherlock Holmes penned his Memoirs and entrusted the manuscript to the British Museum for safekeeping. Released sixty years later, the manuscript has been edited by a leading authority on Holmes. To Dr. Watson, Holmes was the wisest man he knew, but what was the true nature of this modestly born figure who became the most renowned private detective? These Memoirs offer a fearless analysis of Holmes’s complex character, exploring his drug use, ambitions, reasons for remaining single, and his passion for the One Woman forever out of reach. Even seasoned Holmes fans will find surprises, such as the revelation that American financier William H. Vanderbilt significantly influenced Holmes's career by connecting him with illustrious clients. The Memoirs also delve into another side of Holmes’s life: his ability to navigate the raffish demimonde through carefully crafted alter egos, allowing him to engage in undercover activities without jeopardizing his reputation. These characters, from a groom to a female temperance campaigner, shed new light on his adventures. While Holmes touches on his detection methods, he primarily focuses on the world he inhabited and his role within it, featuring prominent figures from modern history leading up to World War I.