The golden age of Hollywood brought us stars like William Powell and Myrna Loy, and of course Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

In Elizabeth Crowens' new novel Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles, we find them (and Dashiell Hammett) intervowen in a story that begins with the disappearance of Asta from The Thin Man movies, and Rathbone's own lost pup. Young private detectives Babs Norman and Guy Brandt team up with him to dig up the reasons behind these canine crimes.

Elizabeth joined us to talk about her Sherlockian and historical fiction writing amid her busy book launch schedule. It's a fascinating and fun conversation.

We have Sherlockian news, as well as another round of the Canonical Couplet quiz. It's a super-easy one this time. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive a copy of Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles (Amazon | Bookshop.org)
• Elizabeth Crowens
• IHOSE reviews some of Elizabeth's books:
• • The Silent Meridian
  • A Pocketful of Lodestones
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What are the essential volumes that every Sherlockian should have in their library? John Bennett Shaw had an idea with what became known as The Shaw 100. But a more modest and attainable version was needed.

In stepped Peter Eckrich and Rob Nunn, BSI (“Elementary”). IHOSE listeners may recall Peter and Rob from their previous work, The Finest Assorted Collection. This time, they collected individuals who had a strong view as to which Sherlockian books ought to be part of every Sherlockian's library to develop 17 recommendations that make up Canonical Cornerstones: Foundational Books of a Sherlockian Library.

The 17 essays (a Canonically-appropriate number) are each a window into the interests, passion, and knowledge that the authors bring to their subjects, which range from some early Sherlockian scholarship to some latter-day must-haves.

We have the Canonical Couplet quiz again. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a copy Canonical Cornerstones. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.

If you become a supporter, not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.

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• Canonical Cornerstones: Foundational Books of a Sherlockian Library
• Links to news items
• Previous episodes mentioned:
• • Episode 142: The Criminal Mastermind of Baker Street
  • Episode 220: Interesting, Though Elementary
  • Episode 224: The Shaw 100
  • Episode 244: The Finest Assorted Collection
  • Episode 258: The Monstrum Opus of Sherlock Holmes
  • Episode 266: Holmes in the Heartland
    
    
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