The Return of the Pharaoh
Sherlock Holmes pastiche novel
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The Return of the Pharaoh: From the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, M.D. is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche novel by Nicholas Meyer, published in 2021. It takes place after Meyer's other Holmes pastiches, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, The West End Horror, The Canary Trainer and The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols.
First edition | |
| Author | Nicholas Meyer |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery novels |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
Publication date | November 2021 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback |
| ISBN | 9781250788207 (first edition, hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols |
| Followed by | Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell |
Reception
Kirkus Reviews praised the "rousing adventure" but conceded that "the climactic revelation of the murderer will catch some readers sheepishly admitting that they'd forgotten there was a mystery to be solved".[1] Publishers Weekly found the book "disappointing" and said "Fans of the author's creative reimaginings of Conan Doyle's characters will hope for a return to form next time."[2] The Associated Press praised the novel, saying it "blends old with new, giving readers familiar stories with parallels to and hints of more modern takes".[3]
