Episode 14: "His Last Bow" by Arthur Conan Doyle

Don’t let that first line fool you, this story is interesting and made me laugh. Each story I read, I get more of an idea of the time period it was written, themes that may have been important back then, and how language changes over time. In this one, I found that in detective stories, I want more detail on how the protagonists solves the crime or problem. I want the step by step process on how the crime was committed and the trail left behind for the detective to find. His Last Bow didn’t give me that, but it did provide a unique perspective. Instead of following Sherlock Holmes and his way of solving a crime, it follows the man tasked with doing the deceiving and how his actions affect those he works with. Arthur Conan Doyle is known for his universally loved detective stories. This one is a little different. It follows the German spy, Von Bork, as he finishes up his final mission - receive information from an Irish American to send back to Germany. This doesn’t work out as simply as he expects, the tides turn, and once again, I’m rolling my eyes. I hope you enjoy this episode.Be sure to Like, Comment, or Share this episode with your friends!Goodnight,RachaelThe music for this podcast was provided by Miles Agean. Check out his album, Alpenglow, on Apple Music & Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withrachaelpodcast.substack.com