The Best Sherlock Holmes Stories

"the finest assorted collection" [STUD]      For nearly a century, there has been a general concordance on which Sherlock Holmes stories are best. It was a tradition started by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Strand Magazine, no less.   Over the years, there have been minor quibbles, but one story has remained at the top of the list. How did these rankings come about and what do they say about successive generations? It's just a Trifle.   If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your idea on the air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies.   In the next episode we'll be holindg the drawing for our monthly prize: free back issues of The Baker Street Journal. Every Patreon supporter is eligible to win this random drawing. Join our community of patrons to be eligible. Links / Notes This episode: ihose.co/trifles295 The 12 Best Sherlock Holmes Stories, According to Arthur Conan Doyle (Lithub) The Best Sherlock Holmes Stories (Best of Sherlock Holmes) Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email us at trifles @ ihearofsherlock DOT com Support us on Patreon and become eligible for our regular giveaways.   Sponsor The BSI Press   Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0