Shrabani Basu: Arthur Conan Doyle’s Crusade (1907)

Few crimes can be said to be as sinister and perplexing as the ‘Mystery of the Parsee Lawyer.’ In this episode the journalist and Sunday Times bestselling author, Shrabani Basu, takes us back to the dramatic plot of a crime that captivated Edwardian Britain and involved the creator of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Show notes

Scene One: January 1907: Arthur Conan Doyle makes a trip to Great Wyrley and visits the scene of crime. He visits the vicarage, the locals and his last stop is at the house of Captain Anson.

Scene Two: Shortly after. George Edalji gets a free pardon after ACD's piece is published in the Daily Telegraph. But he is not given any compensation, which leaves ACD incensed. He decides to reveal the true identity of the Wyrley Ripper. The game is afoot.

Scene Three: September 1907. ACD is on his honeymoon. A crucial lead comes through. He feels he has solved the mystery and has the final proof. But does he?

Memento: George Edjali’s coat.

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