'love that dare not speak its name' was a dangerous thing under the oppressions of Victorian society - especially for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.First published in 1988, 'My Dearest Holmes' redefined the bond between the famous consulting detective and his faithful sidekick. Some were outraged; others were overjoyed.This Thirtieth Anniversary Edition includes a Foreword by fellow author Charlie Raven, and an essay by the author on the Gothic and Decadent origins of Conan Doyle's most iconic character.