The Red-Headed League

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9781782264118

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823 DOY R

The Veiled Lodger

Seven years ago a disturbing incident took place in the village of Abbas Parva. Mr Ronder, owner of Ronder's Wild Animals Show, met his end after an escaped lion attacked him. Holmes is confronted with an old mystery when he is summoned to visit a lady who refuses to show her face. A grisly crime committed seven years ago has had terrible consequences, and it is up to Holmes to save the veiled…

Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle

A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar yesterday. A reward of £1,000 has been offered by the countess for information leading to the stone's return... While the police work to trace the missing diamond, Holmes attempts to reunite a Christmas dinner and its owner. But when the detective comes across the jewel, Holmes and Watso…

Sherlock Holmes: Silver Blaze

The police are no closer to solving the murder of trainer, John Straker. He was killed last Monday night, 22nd October. The famous racehorse Silver Blaze has been missing since the night of the attack. The country's most famous racehorse has mysteriously disappeared and, what's worse, his trainer has been murdered! All eyes turn to Sherlock Holmes to unravel this strange mystery, find the mu…

The Naval Treaty

Watson, Do you think you could bring your friend, Mr Sherlock Holmes, down to see me? My position at the Foreign Office seemed safe until this horrible disaster. I fear my career is ruined! War becomes a real possibility after a top-secret document is stolen from the Foreign Office. But why has the thief waited ten weeks to sell the treaty? Holmes and Watson are plunged into a world of intern…

Sherlock Holmes: The Solitary Cyclist

Dear Mr Holmes, It has happened again. The strange bearded man on the bicycle followed me this morning. I tried suddenly turning and racing towards him, but he was just as quick. When Violet Smith gets a new job, a new friend and a new home, life seems almost perfect until the solitary cyclist appears. He follows her every week, along the same stretch of road. Why? Thats what Holmes and Watson …

Sherlock Holmes: The Engineer's Thumb

Missing: Mr Jeremiah Hayling, aged 26, a hydraulic engineer. He left his house at ten o'clock at night on the 9th of this month, and has not been heard of since. When Watson's latest patient confronts him with a missing thumb and a horrifying story, he knows just where to turn. This is a case for Sherlock Holmes. But, can Holmes and Watson unravel this deadly mystery in time to catch the cri…

Sherlock Holmes: The Stockbroker's Clerk

Hall Pycroft is a simple man, looking for a simple job. But working for the Pinner brothers is certainly not simple. When Pycroft finds himself caught in the middle of a troubling mystery, he turns to the only man he knows can solve it: Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes: The Beryl Coronet

There are no other beryls like these in the world, and they would be impossible to replace. I leave it with you, Mr Holder, trusting that it shall stay safe and sound. Mr Holders life is turned on its head when a piece of the priceless crown hes been asked to guard goes missing. The police have no clues and only one suspect: Mr Holders own son. Everyones hopes lie with Sherlock Holmes. But can …