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The episode explores the reliability of Watson as a narrator and the potential exaggerations in his accounts of Sherlock Holmes's methods.

"an exaggerated view of my scientific methods" [SUSS] We consider Watson a reliable narrator. At least we hope he is. And yet there are a number of times when Sherlock Holmes accuses his Boswell of romanticizing the factual. Is Holmes simply taking issue with how Watson writes with a more emotional and imaginative framework? Or is it possible that Watson was also exaggerating to make the stories more exciting? It's just a Trifle. If you have a question for us, please email us at trifles@ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your inquiry on the show, we'll send you a thank you gift. Our Merch Store is open: Trifles mugs, notepads, and oval stickers can be yours (or someone else's, if you'd like to make it a gift). Start shopping today . Don't sleep on "Trifling Trifles" — short-form content that doesn't warrant a full episode. We release these at the beginning of every month. The latest episode is "for those with ears attuned to catch the distant view-halloo!" This is a benefit exclusively for our paying subscribers . Check it out ( Patreon | Substack ). Leave Trifles a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ; listen to this episode here or wherever you get podcasts Links All of…

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