How Watson Learned the Trick

A charming and exquisite recreation of the miniature Sherlock Holmes story from the library of Queen Mary’s famous Dolls’ House, on display at Windsor Castle.

This lavish cloth-bound gift edition faithfully recreates in beautiful detail the Sherlock Holmes story Arthur Conan Doyle wrote especially for the Library of Queen Mary's Dolls' House in 1922. In this classic story, Watson tries to mimic Holmes's mastery of the art of deduction with very funny results, making this a book for both adults and children to delight in. Alongside the miniature book, which measures just 38.5 x 30 mm, the edition also contains an informative booklet with a transcript of the story and information about the Dolls' House. Queen Mary's Dolls' House is the largest and most famous of its kind in the world, and has a library containing miniature works by all the major writers and artists of the day.

Exquisite -- Fiona Noble Bookseller Children’s Guide
A delightful curio which will please Holmes enthusiasts and those interested in miniatures. It's beautifully produced and carefully thought out. The Book Bag
A beautiful facsimile of the unique original is a real treasure. The District Messenger, newsletter of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London
This beautiful facsimile of the unique original is a real treasure The Sherlock Holmes Journal
A quirky little package that will interest children of nine-plus who enjoy the unusual Newbury Weekly News
It truly is a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift which fans of Sherlock of all ages will be overjoyed to receive. Junior

Faithfully recreates in beautiful details the Sherlock Holmes story . . . a book for both children and adults to delight in

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859 and died in 1930. He is best known for creating the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his sidekick, Watson. Sherlock Holmes appears in 56 short stories and 4 novels and has become a treasured cultural icon.

How Watson Learned the Trick is a Walker Books collaboration with Royal Collection Trust. Royal Collection Trust is a registered charity responsible for administering the Royal Collection. The aims of the Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection and the promotion of public access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.

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