The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes (Volume 3): Five new stories from the notes of John H. Watson - Roger Riccard

Descriere The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes (Volume 3): Five new stories from the notes of John H. Watson - Roger Riccard

\nRoger Riccard, the respected and prolific author of new Sherlock Holmes stories with this volume now surpasses the sixty adventures written by Conan Doyle. Sit back and enjoy reading this latest installment of five new puzzles involving colours for Holmes and Watson to solve.\n \n\n \nThe Ebony Bastet - A gift from Mrs. Cecil Forrester to Dr. Watson of a feline statue of the Egyptian goddess, Bastet, the eye of Ra, appears to be more than meets the eye.\n \n\n \nThe Problem of the Ivory Tower - The director of a leading ivory importer has been found stabbed to death in his office. His African operations manager and big game hunter has been kidnapped, and the board of directors have received threats from an animal rights group demanding that they stop the slaughter of elephants for ivory. Can Holmes and Watson resolve these events without a further loss of life?\n \n\n \nThe Continuing Case of the Blue Carbuncle - Holmes and Watson accompany Peterson, the commissionaire, as he returns the 'blue carbuncle' jewel to the Countess of Morcar and claims his reward. Is what happens next proof of the stone's curse?\n \n\n \nThe Neapolitan Complexity - An actor named John Napoleon has been threatened by someone who thinks that he is related to the late French emperor. Holmes and Watson join with Inspector Bradstreet for the first time to uncover the fanatic.\n \n\n \nThe Benmore Indigo - A magnificent diamond belonging to a high- ranking lady is claimed to have been stolen from its homeland. Its return may be essential to stop war in South Africa, but Mycroft Holmes is wary of the consequences of giving it back.\n \n\n \nIf you enjoy these latest adventures don't forget to watch out for the fourth and final volume in the 'colourful' series coming soon. \n \n\n

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9781901091946

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