We've explored a number of angles around alcohol in the
Sherlock Holmes stories, but it recently struck us that there are
glimpses of alcoholism in the Canon. Victorians were no different
in their struggles with alcohol, although the disease wasn't
recognized as one at the time.
Where in the stories can we find evidence or mentions of
alcoholics? Why did Holmes ask Watson for permission to drink? And
who drank like a fish? It's just a Trifle.
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know at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your idea on the
air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies.
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