Feb 21, 2018
"never more seen in this world" [THOR]
In "The Problem of Thor Bridge," Watson treats us to a tantalizing look at the possibilities that lie before us as readers:
"Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travelworn and battered tin dispatch-box with my name, John H. Watson, M.D., Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid. It is crammed with papers, nearly all of which are records of cases to illustrate the curious problems which Mr. Sherlock Holmes had at various times to examine."
Possibly one of the most intriguing of the untold tales was "that of Mr. James Phillimore, who, stepping back into his own house to get his umbrella, was never more seen in this world," as the setup was so stark, so mysterious, and so final.
What are some possible explanations of what happened? And how does this untold tale rank among the many that were mentioned? In this latest episode in our Unpublished Cases series, we delve into the rich history of the strange disappearance of James Phillimore.
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Links / Notes
- This episode: ihose.co/trifles60
- "The Problem of Thor Bridge"
- The Best Untold Tales of Sherlock Holmes compiled by Randall Stock
- The Alternative Sherlock Holmes: Pastiches, Parodies and Copies
- BBC Sherlock tie-in
- The Disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore by Dan Andriacco
Music credits
Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band