The Adventures of Shirley Holmes, by Johanna Watson

[mutecornett]

There is so much right with the idea of a Sherlock Holmes double genderswap, right? Sherlock Holmes's misogyny makes much more sense as Shirley Holmes's bluestocking/early feminist impulse; Shirley Holmes's skill for disguise comes from needing access to places women can't go

Comments

[lonespark]

I love this!

There's a fic, too, right? Somewhere?

(Barter System FTW!)

[mutecornett]

I hope there's a fic! I hope there are MANY FICS, JUST BREWING IN PEOPLE'S MINDS. :> cesperanza was telling me I should make a proper comic/manga out of this and publish it because SH is public domain, but I think I really just want to read it instead of making it, haha.

[trobadora]

I'm totally with cesperanza on this - I'd love to see that!

[crysothemis]

Oh, that's gorgeous. And fabulous. and more than a little bit heartbreaking. I adore the light, and their expressions, and Johanna's proper Victorian figure, and Shirley's pipe and crossed legs. ♥

[mutecornett]

Thank you, I'm really glad you like it! Holmes HAS to have a pipe, and who cares if it's uncouth for a lady to smoke? :3 Not her!

[wheres_walnut]

ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS.

[mutecornett]

Hee! Thanks!!

[crimson_adder]

Here is a BEAUTIFUL fic bu ingridmatthews that is a double genderswap! It's fantastic and you would love it.

Also this is gorgeous! I love Watson's hair, and how Holmes has just a touch of natural grace even while sprawled like the bohemian she is. :D

[mutecornett]

OOOH. Thanks for the link! I am now OBSESSED.

And thanks for the kind words! <3

[resounding_echo]

I.LOVE.THIS.

[mutecornett]

Haha, thank you!! I'm glad!