{"product_id":"the-canary-trainer-from-the-memoirs-of-john-h-watson-md-9780393312416","title":"The Canary Trainer: From the Memoirs of John H. Watson, M.D.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Canary Trainer: A Lost Sherlock Holmes Adventure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis missing manuscript by Dr. John H. Watson, discovered in a university computer archive, reveals a previously unknown case from Sherlock Holmes's career. Set in 1891 Paris, the narrative takes Holmes away from Baker Street and into the opulent world of the Paris Opera House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlot Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParis stands as the capital of the western world, and its opera house becomes the stage for a series of increasingly sinister accidents. Holmes encounters the great love of his life—an accomplished soprano from Hoboken, New Jersey—while investigating incidents allegedly orchestrated by the mysterious \"Opera Ghost.\" This opponent, known by many names, proves to be Holmes's equal in cunning and danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsolated in an unfamiliar city without his usual resources, Holmes accepts a commission to protect a vulnerable young soprano. Her beautiful voice has attracted the obsessive attention of a creature dismissed as myth, yet whose jealousy proves deadly. The detective must rely solely on his intellect and observational skills to confront this musical maniac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Meyer's sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Seven-Per-Cent Solution\u003c\/em\u003e continues his acclaimed series of Sherlock Holmes novels. Meyer, author of four Holmes novels including \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols\u003c\/em\u003e, brings his distinctive voice to Arthur Conan Doyle's universe. His \u003cem\u003eSeven-Per-Cent Solution\u003c\/em\u003e spent a year on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, establishing him as a master of the Holmesian pastiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company delivers an adventure unlike any other in the Holmes archives. The Paris setting provides a spectacular backdrop for a case that blends mystery, music, and romance. Meyer's background as a screenwriter and director—responsible for \u003cem\u003eStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTime After Time\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Day After\u003c\/em\u003e—brings cinematic pacing to this Victorian-era mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking classic detective fiction set in the Victorian era will find this historical mystery compelling. Mystery fans who appreciate pastiche novels that honor the original Conan Doyle stories while exploring new territory will discover a worthy addition to their collections. The Paris Opera House setting and 1890s atmosphere appeal to those who enjoy period mysteries with cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Meyer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of four Sherlock Holmes novels, including \u003cem\u003eThe Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Seven-Per-Cent Solution\u003c\/em\u003e, which was on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list for a year. He's a screenwriter and film director, responsible for \u003cem\u003eThe Day After\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTime After Time\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as \u003cem\u003eStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country\u003c\/em\u003e among many others. A native of New York City, he lives in Santa Monica, California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. W. Norton \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680577851666,"sku":"9780393312416","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6a74b78b-6b89-43bc-9619-36d3f5c3e80c.jpg?v=1734922908","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-canary-trainer-from-the-memoirs-of-john-h-watson-md-9780393312416","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}