Diplomatic secrets: Second Stain discussion

So far we’ve seen Sherlock Holmes solve the mysteries behind poisonings, hangings, and missing wives—and in “The Adventure of the Second Stain” he stops a war by looking at a rug. There's a lot to discuss in this dense little mystery, including sexy spies, queer street, Holmes's misogyny, the perils of nationalism, and Watson's romantic libido. Content warning: This episode contains murder, blackmail, misogyny, and casual depictions of racism. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com/transcripts Find recommended reading, more stories, info about the show and more on our website: https://www.howeverimprobablepodcast.com https://twitter.com/improbablepod

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However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him. Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson’s adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we’re still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there’s nothing new under the sun—but we’re willing to give him a run for his money. howeverimprobablepodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/improbablepod