Dr John Watson reveals his early life story ! Perfect for fans of Anne Hart, Vincent Starrett, Julian Symons and William S. Baring-Gould.
Who was John Watson before he met Sherlock Holmes…?
Victorian Britain
Sherlock Holmes fans can finally read the uncovered memoirs of Doctor John Watson’s life before he met the Great Sleuth.
Beginning in Scotland, Watson vividly recalls his tumultuous formative years and the family upheavals that would leave their mark on him forever.
His story takes us across four continents, from a boyhood trip to America to a nightmare experience in Gold Rush Australia, before he makes his mark in Afghan battlefields.
Returning to London, Watson falls in love with the theatre and ends up in more than a few ladies’ boudoirs…
But there is a special woman in his heart … and the mystery of a fatherless child.
What led Watson to his famous partner? How did his early life pave the way for his later career?
And how did he become the perfect companion for the enigma that is Sherlock Holmes…?