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The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes II:  Apocryphal TalesRe-OCR'd, re-converted, re-formatted, proofed and new eBook creation by Jerry.Master file and book cover provided by eBookman.The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes gathers together the best of the hilarious mishaps that have befallen the greatest detective of them all--the tales that Watson couldn't or wouldn't tell, for reason of discretion or just plain incredulity. This hugely entertaining volume--essential reading for Sherlockians and a feast of amusement for everyone else--is a collection of parodies, burlesques, pastiches and "unofficial" adventures.CONTENTS:Introduction - Sebastian WolfeThe Martian Crown Jewels- Poul AndersonFrom the Diary of Sherlock Holmes - Maurice BaringThe Anomaly of the Empty Man - Anthony BoucherThe Adventure of the Paradol Chamber - John Dickson CarrThe Adventure of the Conk-Singleton Papers - John Dickson CarrThe Adventures of the Snitch in Time - August Derleth and Mack ReynoldsThe Adventure of the Dog in the Knight - Robert L. FishThe Adventure of the Three Madmen - Philip José FarmerMr Montalba, Obsequist - H.F. HeardA Trifling Affair - H.R.F. KeatingThe Great Detective - Stephen LeacockThe Singularge Experiece of Miss Anne Duffield - John LennonThe Affair of the Midnight Midget - Ardath MayharFrom a Detective’s Notebook - P.G. Wodehouse