The Marvelous Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Crucifer Of Blood
by Arthur Conan Doyle, Paul Giovanni
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Awards & Recognition
Olivier Award
What readers are saying
Readers find the play enjoyable and well-integrated into the Holmes canon. It successfully captures the essence of the characters and storyline.
Enjoyable experienceFits well in Holmes canonFew may seek deeper complexity
Synopsis
Mystery/Thriller Paul Giovanni Characters: 11 male (with doubling) 1 female Several sets.
The Crucifer of Blood is an ingenious pastiche of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories primarily The Sign of Four
.
Taking place in 1887 it deals with the Agra Treasure stolen 30 years before by two English officers who are finally overtaken by the curse that has bedeviled them with foul horrors.
The action moves from India to Baker Street to spooky Pondicher
Press Reviews
"A bloody marvel! Bright, witty, urbane."
— N.Y. Daily News
"One of the most delightful theatre experiences in years."
— Chicago Tribune."A jolly ... evening of thrills, laughs and fun." - WABC TV
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2010
BindingPaperback
Pages112
PlaceHollywood
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573607578
ISBN-100573607575
LCCN79129136
LCCPS3557.I56 C7
DCC812/.54
The Crucifer Of Blood is a American mystery play written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Samuel French in Hollywood (2010).
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Samuel French · 2010 · 112 pp
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