Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work, “The Last Bow“. It is a collection of eight detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, from 1908 to 1917. The collection spans some of the most intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle.
Today we take up The Story of Sherlock Holmes War Service, which appeared in Strand Magazine in December 1917, as we consider the compliance lessons from the story Sherlock Holmes War Service.
In this episode, Tom Fox delves into the final story from Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1917 collection ‘His Last Bow,’ focusing on Sherlock Holmes’ wartime espionage activities. The story transitions from detective work to spycraft, exemplifying key compliance lessons such as monitoring, risk management, collaboration, confidentiality, adaptability, leadership, and thorough investigations. Tom draws parallels between Holmes’ strategies and modern compliance practices.
Key Highlights:
- Introduction to the Final Story: Sherlock Holmes War Service
- Key Compliance Lessons from the Story
- Upcoming new episodes
Resources:
The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes FAQ
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