Bible John: A New Suspect by Jill Bavin-Mizzi

[Ms Diddles]

Hey Ms D.

I am rereading some chapters of the book, just to satisfy myself that I fully understand all the points that the author is making, and whether the various strands actually hold up in presenting John Templeton as a likely or viable candidate to be Bible John.

I will try and post on Saturday with my feelings about the book, I hesitate to call it a review.
That would imply a certain level of expertise about the case that I would never claim to have.

Then folks can chip in with their thoughts.
I am really looking forward to your thoughts and those of Herlock in relation to this fascinating case.

Looking forward to hearing your non-review then Barn!

When I picked up my copy yesterday I was contemplating how weird it must be for you seeing the face of a guy you used to work with plastered all over the front of a book about a murder case that has always interested you.

That must feel pretty strange whatever your take on the theory!

[barnflatwyngarde]

Ha yes! I got mine yesterday and I've patched my Ardlamont mystery!

Hey Ms D.

I am rereading some chapters of the book, just to satisfy myself that I fully understand all the points that the author is making, and whether the various strands actually hold up in presenting John Templeton as a likely or viable candidate to be Bible John.

I will try and post on Saturday with my feelings about the book, I hesitate to call it a review.
That would imply a certain level of expertise about the case that I would never claim to have.

Then folks can chip in with their thoughts.
I am really looking forward to your thoughts and those of Herlock in relation to this fascinating case.

[Herlock Sholmes]

Ha yes! I got mine yesterday and I've patched my Ardlamont mystery!

It has to be done Ms D but I suspect that I have an annoying evening ahead. I had to get up insanely early this morning and when I get to start reading I’m guessing that it will be near 8.00. I just know that as I’m trying to read something that I’ve been looking forward to I’ll be nodding off every few seconds. I’ll probably get through 10 pages in three hours before giving up.

[Ms Diddles]

I just received my book. I’m afraid that my current book on Deeming might have to go on hold.

Ha yes! I got mine yesterday and I've patched my Ardlamont mystery!

[Herlock Sholmes]

I just received my book. I’m afraid that my current book on Deeming might have to go on hold.

[Herlock Sholmes]

You are probably aware of this book, but I'm currently on "The Men Who Were Sherlock Holmes" by Daniel Smith.

It's all about Joseph Bell and Henry Littlejohn's involvement in a Scottish murder case interspersed with sections about their relationship with and influence on Conan Doyle.

It's pretty good, but if you and Barn start chatting about the Bible John one I'll likely get curious and want to join in!

Yes, that’s a good book. They must have re-named it for the paperback edition (although I can’t think why they would?) I bought this one three or four years ago.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ardlamont-Mystery-Real-Life-Creation-Sherlock/dp/1782438459

[Ms Diddles]

Yeah Ms D, that's the guy!

And I noticed that he always carried some chalk with him, and his handwritten memos were in a good schoolboy hand.

Strange old world in many ways.

Yeah, his spelling is atrocious though!

[barnflatwyngarde]

Oh yeah, Barn!

I know him too.

He's notorious round here.

Always looking at you kinda stern, swilling his frothy ale and trying to foist his unwanted red handkerchiefs off on any poor unsuspecting fool.

What a d!ck!!!!

Yeah Ms D, that's the guy!

And I noticed that he always carried some chalk with him, and his handwritten memos were in a good schoolboy hand.

Strange old world in many ways.

[Ms Diddles]

I’m terrible for putting books on hold if another one shows up. I’m currently reading a newish book on Deeming on Kindle but my problem is that if I put a book on hold it can be months before I get to finish it. That said, it’s gonna go on hold.

You are probably aware of this book, but I'm currently on "The Men Who Were Sherlock Holmes" by Daniel Smith.

It's all about Joseph Bell and Henry Littlejohn's involvement in a Scottish murder case interspersed with sections about their relationship with and influence on Conan Doyle.

It's pretty good, but if you and Barn start chatting about the Bible John one I'll likely get curious and want to join in!

[Herlock Sholmes]

I'm quite enjoying my current book so might finish that first and start the Bible John one at the weekend.

That said, if you and Barn start discussing it I'll likely get FOMO and go for it!

I’m terrible for putting books on hold if another one shows up. I’m currently reading a newish book on Deeming on Kindle but my problem is that if I put a book on hold it can be months before I get to finish it. That said, it’s gonna go on hold.

[Ms Diddles]

I'm not too sure Herlock.
I once worked with a wee blotchy guy.
And he was a complete and utter pain!

Oh yeah, Barn!

I know him too.

He's notorious round here.

Always looking at you kinda stern, swilling his frothy ale and trying to foist his unwanted red handkerchiefs off on any poor unsuspecting fool.

What a d!ck!!!!

[Ms Diddles]

I’m looking forward to hearing yours and MsD’s thoughts on the book Barn. Suspect theory aside it sounds like a good book on the subject .

I'm quite enjoying my current book so might finish that first and start the Bible John one at the weekend.

That said, if you and Barn start discussing it I'll likely get FOMO and go for it!

[Ms Diddles]

I have finished the book, and I'm pulling my scribbled notes together..
I am also jumping back into the book to clarify some things.

I hope you guys enjoy the book, I certainly did.
I'll try and post on it later this week.

The whole thing is made doubly strange for me because I worked with the suspect named by Jill Bavin-Mizzi in the book.

Yeah, I thought that was a pretty strange coincidence when you first mentioned it, particularly considering your interest in the case.

I will be intrigued to hear whether you think there's anything in this theory or are sticking with McInnes as your prime suspect.

[Herlock Sholmes]

I'm not too sure Herlock.
I once worked with a wee blotchy guy.
And he was a complete and utter pain!

I’m looking forward to hearing yours and MsD’s thoughts on the book Barn. Suspect theory aside it sounds like a good book on the subject .

[barnflatwyngarde]

At least no one could suggest that you once worked with the ripper Barn.

I'm not too sure Herlock.
I once worked with a wee blotchy guy.
And he was a complete and utter pain!