Publisher's Synopsis
Seven tales that have appeared in various anthologies, including the MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories from master pastiche author Arthur Hall.
A client who is uncertain of his brother's demise; a priest with a curious accent; a headless body recovered from the Thames. Is Holmes correct in deducing that these things indicate a threat to the Prime Minister?
Why is Mr Michael Burlott constantly stalked by a man he does not know?
The Whitechapel murders continue. Is the murderer known as 'Jack the Ripper' still at large?
A previous client enlists Holmes' help in convincing his cousin that she is not mad.
Why does Miss Elinora Todd deceive her brother by claiming to have meetings with a deceased woman?
Miss Laura Willis engages Holmes to discover why she was abducted and left to starve to death.
Inspector Lestrade asks Holmes to enquire into the sudden disappearance of a colleague .
