Apparently even Doyle’s own mother was distraught over the loss of Holmes. Great article.

When Conan Doyle killed off Sherlock, people reportedly cancelled their subscriptions in anger, orchestrated campaigns, and staged protests. It’s crazy to think that this superfandom existed in a time before the internet — Conan Doyle sever…
The Timeless Appeal of Sherlock Holmes
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Apparently even Doyle’s own mother was distraught over the loss of Holmes. Great article.
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Writer, bookseller, would-be roadie for the E Street Band. My ultimate goal is to make books as popular in Texas as high school football...it may take a while.
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