sketchbook: the boscombe valley mystery pt 1
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Mary met Miss Kapoor at the ball she went to during the FIVE ORANGE PIPS. We may meet her eventually...
I can never resist illustrating Holmes making detailed observations about Watson's personal appearance. why does it happen the most during his marriage? who can say.
In the bedroom scene I wanted to play with a new brush, and have had that image in my head for a while.
There is a mention of Holmes reading Petrarch in this story and so naturally I went on a deep dive of some of the most TRAGIC AND ROMANTIC POETRY ABOUT DOOMED LOVE I HAVE EVER READ. What a detail to include, Mr. Doyle!
Holmes reading Petrarch while inviting Watson on romantic escapades to the country and jealously pointing out that his wife doesn't let him know he isn't shaving as thoroughly as he would want to. Hmmm, what could it mean! Surely nothing!
I was so happy to pick up vol 1 at flamecon and be able to continue reading here! I really enjoy your perspective and additions to the stories, it's made them so much sweeter to me (and made me really want to reread, haha)