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Book Synopsis The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes by : Jon Jory
Download or read book The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Blue Diamond case, they have to figure out what an uncooked goose has to do with a missing jewel - and why Jenny the Scorpion is so dangerously irritable... In The Speckled Band, the girls must solve a high-profile murder involving a cheetah, and baboon, and an expiring inheritance. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This full-length can be licensed and performed as separate one-acts: The Blue Diamond and The Speckled Band.)
Book Synopsis The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Diamond by : Jon Jory
Download or read book The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Diamond written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Blue Diamond case, they have to figure out what an uncooked goose has to do with a missing jewel - and why Jenny the Scorpion is so dangerously irritable... Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This one-act, together with The Speckled Band, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-10 actors, flexible
Book Synopsis The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band by : Jon Jory
Download or read book The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Speckled Band, the girls must solve a high-profile murder involving a cheetah, and baboon, and an expiring inheritance. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This one-act, together with The Blue Diamond, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 8-12 actors, flexible
Book Synopsis The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by : Leonard Goldberg
Download or read book The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes written by Leonard Goldberg and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 RT Reviewers' Choice—Best Historical Mystery From USA Today and internationally bestselling author Leonard Goldberg comes The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes, a new thrilling tale of the great detective’s daughter and her companion Dr. John Watson, Jr. as they investigate a murder at the highest levels of British society. 1914. Joanna Blalock’s keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly-skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely-tuned brain. But when she and her ten-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic skills, they invite her to become the third member of their investigative team. Caught up in a Holmesian mystery that spans from hidden treasure to the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880, Joanna and her companions must devise an ingenious plan to catch a murderer in the act while dodging familiar culprits, Scotland Yard, and members of the British aristocracy. Unbeknownst to her, Joanna harbors a mystery of her own. The product of a one-time assignation between the now dead Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, the only woman to ever outwit the famous detective, Joanna has unwittingly inherited her parents’ deductive genius.
Book Synopsis A Study in Charlotte by : Brittany Cavallaro
Download or read book A Study in Charlotte written by Brittany Cavallaro and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in a witty, suspenseful new series about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter. Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers are one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She’s inherited Sherlock’s volatility and some of his vices—and when Jamie and Charlotte end up at the same Connecticut boarding school, Charlotte makes it clear she’s not looking for friends. But when a student they both have a history with dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Danger is mounting and nowhere is safe—and the only people they can trust are each other.
Book Synopsis The Case of the Invisible Dog by : Diane Stingley
Download or read book The Case of the Invisible Dog written by Diane Stingley and published by Alibi. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the start of a charmingly imaginative cozy series sure to delight fans of Carolyn Hart and Diane Mott Davidson, Diane Stingley introduces a blundering detective who believes herself to be the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Sherlock Holmes. After failing to launch her career as a Hollywood actress, Tammy Norman returns home to North Carolina, desperate for a regular paycheck and a new lease on life. So she accepts a position assisting Shirley Homes, an exceptionally odd personage who styles herself after her celebrated “ancestor”—right down to the ridiculous hat. Tammy isn’t sure how long she can go on indulging the delusional Shirley (who honestly believes Sherlock Holmes was a real person!), but with the prospect of unemployment looming, she decides to give it a shot. Tammy’s impression of her eccentric boss does not improve when their first case involves midnight romps through strangers’ yards in pursuit of a phantom dog—that only their client can hear. But when the case takes a sudden and sinister turn, Tammy has to admit that Shirley Homes might actually be on to something. . . . Praise for The Case of the Invisible Dog “A protagonist with panache stars in a delightful twist on the Sherlockian tradition. This dazzling series debut is sheer fun.”—Carolyn Hart, bestselling author of the Death on Demand series and winner of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards “Crazy-like-a-fox Shirley Homes is the funniest sleuth I’ve read in years, and she’s sure to steal the reader’s heart as she did mine. In Diane Stingley’s fresh, fabulous, and fast-paced The Case of the Invisible Dog, the game’s definitely afoot!”—Sarah Graves, bestselling author of the Home Repair is Homicide series “Hold on to your deerstalker as Shirley Homes channels her great-great-grandfather and leads you and her own Watson on a crazy ride—that is, investigation—looking for both an invisible dog and a murderer. Woof!”—Marty Wingate, author of The Garden Plot
Book Synopsis The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-01-29 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherlock Holmes, the great genius of detection, with his assistant Dr Watson, once more attempts to solve the unsolvable. From the extraordinary case of The Resident Patient to the sinister tale of The Crooked Man, Holmes unravels the most challenging of mysteries. Using his astounding methods of deduction, he outwits the most cunning of thieves and most villainous of murderers. Eight intriguing and mysterious adventures from the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was born in Edinburgh where he qualified as a doctor, but it was his writing which brought him fame, with the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientific detective. He was also a convert to spiritualism and a social reformer who used his investigative skills to prove the innocence of individuals.
Download or read book Sherlock's Best written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This full-length could be licensed and performed as separate one-acts: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons and Sherlock is Dead.) Mystery Full-length. 70-85 minutes 10-18 actors, gender flexible
Book Synopsis Sherlock's Best: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons by : Jon Jory
Download or read book Sherlock's Best: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This one-act, together with Sherlock is Dead, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play Sherlock's Best.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-13 actors, gender flexible
Book Synopsis Great Detective Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 by : Lai Ho
Download or read book Great Detective Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 written by Lai Ho and published by Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Mr. Scott was murdered on the eve of his birthday, and the only clue the police have are two words written in blood: Phantom Cry. What could this mean? Mr. Scott's grandson, Kirk, turns to Sherlock Holmes to solve this mysterious crime. Can Sherlock Holmes outwit the perpetrator, or will he fall to the schemes of the criminal?
Book Synopsis Shakespeare, Clearly: A Midsummer Night's Dream by : Jon Jory
Download or read book Shakespeare, Clearly: A Midsummer Night's Dream written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. Comedy One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-35 actors
Book Synopsis What Happens in Neverland Stays in Neverland by : Jon Jory
Download or read book What Happens in Neverland Stays in Neverland written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You thought you knew Neverland until you read this collection of monologues featuring all of your favorite Neverland characters. Tinkerbell explains her unrequited love for Peter, Captain Hook wants you to know the real him, and Peter Pan gives a commencement speech worthy of a TED Talk. “In Neverland, fun is a little gory.” This collection of monologues offers flexible casting, relatable characters and the ability to bring the script to a virtual platform or socially distant performance. Comedy 30 minutes, flexible. (Monologues are 3-4 minutes each) 9 original monologues, gender-flexible casting
Book Synopsis Shakespeare, Clearly: Macbeth (one-act version) by : Jon Jory
Download or read book Shakespeare, Clearly: Macbeth (one-act version) written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Scottish Play” dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A full-length version is also available.) Drama One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-35 actors
Book Synopsis Shakespeare, Clearly: Romeo and Juliet by : Jon Jory
Download or read book Shakespeare, Clearly: Romeo and Juliet written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shakespeare's most well-known tragedy, two young star-crossed lovers’ deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Drama Full-length. 85-95 minutes 10-30 actors
Download or read book Scrappy written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapted from the classic farces of Molière, this speedy one-act follows the arrogant, scheming, and brilliantly witty Scrappy who lies and tricks everyone in her path to get ahead. Secret marriages, mistaken identities, phony pirates, daring rescues, a feisty stage manager...somehow everything ends up 'happily ever after.' Farce One-act. 30-35 minutes 10 actors, mostly female
Book Synopsis Shakespeare, Clearly: Twelfth Night by : Jon Jory
Download or read book Shakespeare, Clearly: Twelfth Night written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This playful comedy centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck, and the courtship, mistaken identities, and hijinks that follow. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Comedy Full-length. 75-85 minutes 10-30 actors
Download or read book Murder by the Book written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When mystery writer Mary Graves is found dead, it's up to a detective with anger issues to figure out who among Graves' guests is a murderer. Is it the oil tycoon, the scientist, the Shakespearean actor, the countess, the psychic, or the maid? ...Say, this is starting to sound like a mystery novel! A hilarious one-act whodunnit brimming with larger-than-life characters. Mystery-Comedy One-act 35-45 minutes 9 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 3M)
