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Doctor Watson always speculated about Sherlock Holmes’s early life and, in particular, the significance of his experiments at St Bart’s Hospital.Here for the first time all is revealed by Ian Charnock as he introduces the reader to a young Sherlock Holmes trying to make his way as the world’s first consulting detective, with methods unproven, but with a burning sense of mission.Discover how a Yucatan marsh toad is involved in a series of murders, and witness how Holmes saved Stamford’s father from the gallows. Together with Holmes, the reader will solve the puzzle of the solitary writer at the British Museum reading room; he will discern how an empty ship nearly brought about the end of the British Empire, and will discover the identity of Holmes’s greatest foe.The author, Ian Charnock is an art historian, an authority on the work of El Greco and an international classic car rally driver.
Christmas is fast approaching – but for Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr John Watson, a sudden visitor is to change what little plans they have made for the yule-tide.James Harding, owner of a Guildford antique business, has travelled to 221B Baker Street armed with an intriguing proposition for the ever-dutiful detective.He has received an invitation from a Mr. Gerald MacMillan to assemble some friends and spend the festive period with him at his stately home in Sussex.A bizarre proposal considering Harding had only just met MacMillian.Holmes, who swiftly recognises MacMillan as a former confidence man, together with Watson shall form the rest of the travelling party.Whilst there, the famous duo try to uncover the intentions of the seemingly hospitable host who has chosen to spend Christmas with a stranger.True to form, the festivities are disturbed by an incident so shocking it threatens to ruin Christmas, but for Holmes it’s just the beginning ...Sherlock Holmes and the Yule-tide Mystery promises to be one Holmes’s most baffling cases yet.
Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the third set of five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment.The Kaiser Role – Picking up where The Case of the Gunsmith of Sherwood left off, Mycroft Holmes insists that his brother follow and stop the Heligoland rebel, Lady Lydia Wyt, in her plot against Kaiser Wilhelm II.The Trinity Leprechaun – A mythical creature invades the campus of Trinity College. Holmes is engaged to find out why; and what is the purpose of the ‘gifts’ left behind.The Monique Mystery – Just what was the case that brought Mary Morstan’s employer to Sherlock Holmes so many years before The Sign of Four?The Notable Musician – Famous American bandleader, John Phillip Sousa, has an urgent case for the great detective to solve before he gives a Command Performance.The Origami Mystery – Why is someone after a collection of Japanese paper sculptures?Sit back and enjoy reading this third volume of A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, and watch out for Volume 4 (P to T) coming soon.
Hawley Harvey Crippen, an American doctor in London, 1910. Devoted to his wife, music-hall performer Belle Elmore. He said she left him to go to her lover in America.If she did, why did she not send a single word to her host of friends? And why could they find no record of her taking a ship?Then Dr. Crippen announces her death in California. But when police from New Scotland Yard came calling, he changed his story: "So far as I know, she did not die, but is still alive." And then he fled, with his younger mistress dressed as a boy.What did Sherlock Holmes and the police find in the tiny coal cellar at Crippen's North London home? How was Crippen tracked down, in a 3,000-mile sea-chase across the Atlantic to Canada? And why did Chief Inspector Walter Dew call it all "the crime of the century"?
Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the second five adventures in a new series of short stories for your entertainment. The Adventure of the Fool and His Money - Dr. Watson receives an invitation to join an old comrade-in-arms in a treasure hunt. However, it takes Sherlock Holmes's knowledge and deductive powers to steer them in the right direction. The Case of the Gunsmith of Sherwood - The Sheriff of Nottingham needs Holmes's help to rescue a kidnapped gunsmith in a case which has international implications. The Mysterious Horseman - A visiting American has come to breed with an offspring of Silver Blaze. But who is following him and why? The Adventure of the Italian Gourmet - Has the internationally Sfamous culinary critic lost his taste? The Judgement of Dr. Watson - A zealous prosecutor goes after Dr. Watson based upon a publication that implicates both him and Holmes in the obstruction of justice.Sit back and enjoy reading this second volume of A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, and watch out for Volume 3 (K to O) coming soon."Roger Riccard's Sherlock Holmes stories remind you why you love Sherlock Holmes." David Marcum
This third book by Roger Riccard brings forth a series of six short stories occurring during the Christmas seasons of Sherlock Holmes'' career, with each title taking its name from the carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. In this first volume we meet The Seventh Swann, The Eighth Milkmaid, The Ninth Ladyship at the Dance, The Tenth Lord Leaping, The Eleven Pipe Problem and the Twelfth Drumming.
This new novel, produced in conjunction with the Inspector Morse Society to help fund the Dexter Memorial, is an unofficial fan-based story that follows closely in the grand tradition of Colin Dexter's original creation. Set in 1971, DS Morse is confronted by two deaths along Dead Man's Walk that he feels are connected to the Oxford Martyrs of the 1550s.There are clues and red-herrings aplenty as Morse uses his detective skills to be metaphorically furlongs ahead of the field, albeit on the wrong racecourse. For Morse there is romance, an unpleasant Oxford academic with which to contend, beer, opera and even a cameo appearance by Dexter, but above all there is a murder mystery puzzle, set against the backdrop of 1970s Oxford, which only he can solve.Recommended for all those who love Oxford and lament the passing of Inspector Morse in book form.
Lillian was young, talented and beautiful. The public loved her, and the critics predicted a glittering future as one of Victorian England''s most important actresses. But someone wanted her dead.It was as well for Lillian that she had a friend to confide in - a friend who was married to Dr. John H. Watson ...The investigation stretches Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes to the limit of their powers. Their hunt for the poisoner takes them to the Lyceum Theatre, to St. Bartholomew''s Hospital, to Scotland Yard and out into rural Hertfordshire. So many suspects - and so many possible motives! Can Sherlock Holmes solve The Case of the Poisoned Lilly?
Some people, even today, think that Dr. Crippen was wrongly convicted and should never have been hanged for the murder of his wife, Belle Elmore. The incomplete remains found in the basement of 39 Hilldrop Crescent on Wednesday 13th July, 1910 were not enough for an absolute identification, although given that Crippen along with his lover, Ethel Le Neve, had apparently fled by boat to Canada, there seemed to be damning circumstantial evidence. As his ship entered Quebec they were both arrested by Walter Dew, an experienced Scotland Yarder who had been involved with the 'Jack the Ripper' investigation. He had been tipped off as to their presence by the vessel's captain, who had made the first recorded use of the new Marconigram resulting in the capture of a murderer. The subsequent trial at the Old Bailey was a sensation never again to be repeated.Here for the first time you can read both sides of the story. First the definitive facts of the case as outlined by award winning Sunday Times journalist, David James Smith, whose book, Supper with the Crippens, is widely recognised as being the last word on the subject. Then there is the clever fiction weaved by master story teller, Val Andrews in which he yet again proves, as Sherlock Holmes stated, that 'It may seem to point very straight to one thing, but if you shift your own point of view a little, you may find it pointing in an equally uncompromising manner to something entirely different'. It is left to the reader to decide which version of events of 100 years ago they prefer to accept.
Good Christian people, pray attendWhilst I relate to youConcerning of a murder foul,It is, alas, too true.'Twas on the 17th day of JuneThis murder it was done.They did complete the awful deedBefore the rising sun.A helpless female, much belovedWas travelling to her home,Three boatmen seized her as she satThe water was her home.Here for the first time complete with extensive gazetteer and map is the true story of the murder of Christina Collins on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Rugeley in 1839, the story that inspired the creator of Inspector Morse, Colin Dexter, to write his award winning novel, The Wench is Dead. This much expanded edition is fully illustrated with an introduction by Colin Dexter.This guide is a must for all those with an interest in canals, history, murder and Inspector Morse as well as those who just want to explore some of the most beautiful locations in the England.
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