The Adventure of the Lion's Mane

Interesting Facts

• «The Adventure of the Lion's Mane» is one of the Sherlock Holmes stories that stands out because it is narrated by Holmes himself, rather than Dr. Watson, as is the case in most other stories.
• The story is set in Sussex, where Sherlock Holmes lives in retirement and engages in beekeeping.
• The title of the story is linked to an unusual murder, where the victim manages to utter the words «Lion's Mane» before dying.
• The story is based on a real phenomenon — a jellyfish known as the «Lion's Mane», which can indeed be deadly.
• This is one of the few stories where Holmes solves the case without Watson's help, highlighting his independence and analytical abilities.