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Saturday, 20 July 2024

Master of the Art of DetectionMaster of the Art of Detection by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

1. The Adventure of Kisin's Curse - Holmes' presence is requested because of a death at the Explorations Club.
2. The Most Winning Woman - 1895 - A parcel arrives containing a death certificate and a letter from a Mrs Windom. Holmes' explanation involves a case from 1880 concerning murder and attempted murder.
3. The Adventure of the Missing Heiress - The daughter of Squire Northridge of Casterby estate has disappeared.
4. The Adventure of Lafitte's Missing Treasure - On receiving correspondence from Mrs West in New Orleans concerning a missing husband and buried pirate treasure Holmes investigates
5. The Disappearance of Lord Boatswain - A show and much loved Dog has reportedly gone missing.
6. The Disappeance of Lady Frances Carfax - Lady Frances was last seen at Lausanne and Watson is on his way to investigate
7. The Return of Lady Frances Carfax - Holmes has agreed to find Lady Frances' stolen jewels to help her poor financial situation. Holmes also has other plans.
8. The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - 1894 - Dr Watson decides to investigate the death of Ronald Adair when he is confronted by an alive Holmes
9. The Curious Incident of the Howling Dog on Baker Street - How Cyril the cat and Ezra the dog, help Holmes is capturing Colonel Moran
An entertaining and well-written selection of short stories with the likeable and interesting Holmes and Watson characters.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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