In history also a VerknpĆ¼fung is applied to another literary figure of the same period. Too much should not be revealed here, but the author of the other figure was a friend Conan Doyle and called Bram Stoker.
For diehard fans Holmes Holmes and Watson may seem a little too emotional, but that does not detract from the story.
In summary, a highly recommended book is the desire for more stories of the author.