Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Episode 230 – Luck and the Canon

“That is very fortunate” [SCAN]  



Sherlock Holmes didn't believe in superstition, the supernatural, or random guesses. He was a detective who dealt in facts and data.

And yet, the canon of Sherlock Holmes stories is littered with coincidences (happy or otherwise) and instances of luck. How did these play into the stories and Holmes's ability to solve them? It's just a Trifle. 



Download | 14.1 MB, 28:42





Find Trifles wherever you listen to podcasts:


Have you left us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts yet? You don't need to own an Apple device, and every review helps more people find the show. 

And please consider supporting our efforts through Patreon or PayPal.


Links / Notes


Sponsor


Music credits

Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band

--


No comments:

Post a Comment

Our Team

Scott Monty and Burt Wolder are both members of the Baker Street Irregulars, the literary society dedicated to Sherlock Holmes. They have co-hosted the popular show I Hear of Everywhere since June 2007.

Contact us

Name

Email *

Message *