Francis London is the pen name of a German author who writes original Sherlock Holmes pastiches in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His works expand the Holmesian canon with new cases, often building on brief canonical references, integrating historical detail, and giving Dr. John H. Watson an active investigative role.
Many of his stories have been published in German and English, both individually and in collected editions via Tolino Media. The following pastiches by Francis London are available in English on this wiki:
- A Christmas Story
- The Paradol Chamber
- The Sudden Death of Cardinal Tosca
- Wilson
- The New Foreign Secretary
- The Extortionist of Edinburgh
- The French Securities
- The Jewels of Bishopgate
- The Military Conference
- Deadly Escape
- The Egyptian Treasure
- Count Negretto Sylvius
- Baker Street 221b
Francis London's narratives are known for their close adherence to Victorian atmosphere, subtle characterisation of Holmes and Watson, and the integration of minor canonical figures into central roles.