Episode 234: A Masterpiece of Villainy

“It was a masterpiece of villainy, and he carried it out like a master” [NORW]   January brought another entry in the Manuscript Series from the BSI Press. This time, it's the manuscript of "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder," and it was edited by Ross Davies, BSI ("The Temple"). He and Ira Matetsky, BSI ("The Final Problem") join us for this episode. We learn about where this manuscript is held and the heroics that Ira had to take to ensure its availability for the project, as well as how Ross managed to select a group of people beyond lawyers to produce what is one of the most fascinating collections of essays in the Manuscript Series yet. (And we're not just saying that because our own Burt Wolder has an entry.)  Here's a great chance to get a superb prize! So significant that we can't mention it here. The Canonical Couplet returns with two lines of poetry for you; all that remains is for you to determine which Sherlock Holmes story they represent. And it's an easy one this week. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 27, 2022 at 11:59 a.m. EST. The winner will be chosen at random from among all the correct answers. All listeners are eligible to play. Become a Patron! Please do consider becoming a Patron of the Arts. Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services.  Download [Save As] | File size 32.9MB, 1:08:55 Click here to listen to I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere anywhere SponsorsWessex Press is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle, including The Sherlock Holmes Review.MX Publishing has launched the MX Audio Collection. Use the code IHOSE to get 25% off a monthly or annual subscription. Would you care to advertise with us? You can find more information here. Let's chat! LinksThis episode: ihose.co/ihose234A Masterpiece of Villainy (BSI Press)The Green Bag"The Adventure of the Norwood Builder: A Lawyerly Annotated Edition" (Journal of Law)Additional lawyerly information for the truly dedicated:"The Adventure of the New York World" by Ira Brad Matetsky (Journal of Law)"The Regulatory Adventure of the Norwood Builders: Sherlock Holmes Crosses Paths with Congress, the President, the Courts, and the Administrative State, in the Press" by Ross Davies (Journal of Law)Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects @ The Grolier ClubOther episodes mentioned:Episode 137: Boxes from RoyaltyEpisode 175: Building an ArchiveEpisode 186: Upon the TurfEpisode 212: All Things ACDEpisode 219: The Baker Street AlmanacMany more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at ihose.co/flipsherlock as well as through our accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323). TranscriptWe are so grateful for your support on Patreon, which makes our transcripts possible. Every amount helps. A transcript will be here soon. Become a Patron! --