Possible Influences Parker Pyne

parker pyne retired government employee turned philanthropist considers himself detective of heart . exact nature of former job , former position in british government never stated claimed have been involved in gathering of statistics. leads theory job same mycroft holmes, human super computer, specialising in omniscience.

this theory carries weight resemblance between parker pyne , mycroft holmes hard deny. both heavy set fellows. both appear possess superior skills of counterparts (sherlock holmes/hercule poirot) both nonetheless incapable of performing similar detective work since both unwilling put in physical effort necessary bring cases conclusions.

while exert himself in stories on vacation, on whole remains sedentary problem-solver, providing solutions based on seemingly little evidence , trusting agents handle of practical details. himself goes see clients after first meeting, although gets reports on progress hench-people. in fact, pyne s own lack of drive , faith in minions skills can severe handicap despite deductive talents, resulted in failure of efforts in case of discontented husband , pyne s recorded failure.