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When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology

Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

Ages: 18+

When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology is a
collection of original writings and illustrations inspired by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle’s tales of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.

This anthology is a celebration of the deep bond between Holmes
and Watson—a relationship which has captured the hearts and minds
of readers for generations.

With original work by 30 writers & 3 artists from all over the world, each work in this collection interprets these characters through a queer lens.

Inside your anthology, you’ll find:

Short stories
Microfiction
Poetry
221B fiction
Original art

Proceeds from When the Rose Speaks Its Name: A Sherlock Holmes Anthology directly support the non-profit akt and their mission to support LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Reviews

There’s so much to like here—short stories, art and poetry. It’s great to see and read the Victorian era of Arthur Conan Doyle’s work with the romantic pairing that he was never allowed to write (it is all quite PG-rated, if that is an issue for you).

C Howard