First published 2001
A wealthy industrialist is found dead in his Baker Street flat, his throat slit. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are summoned to investigate, uncovering a web of lies and hidden motives. Was the killer a business rival, a disgruntled employee, or someone from the victim's past? As they delve deeper, Holmes and Watson must navigate a maze of clues and red herrings to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. With the stakes rising and time running out, the duo must use their keen intellects to outwit a cunning murderer and deliver justice.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, deduction, red-herrings
Setting: Baker Street, Capetown, Cheshire, England, Sennen Cove
288 pages · Paperback