Denis O Smith

Set in the late nineteenth century before Holmes's disappearance at the Reichenbach Falls, these stories, written in the vein of the originals, recreate Arthur Conan Doyles world with deft fidelity, from manner of speech and character traits to plot unfoldings and the historical period. Whether in fogbound London or deep in the countryside, the worlds most beloved detective is brought vividly back to life in all his enigmatic, compelling glory, embarking...

From the cold-blooded murder of a man well known in London's Bohemian society, to a sinister tradition in an old Tudor manor-house, these six cases, from the early years of Holmes's career in the 1880s, present a singular collection of mysteries for the world's first consulting detective to resolve. Who is it that bangs on the front door of Mr. Lidington's isolated cottage in the dead of night? Why does Henry Barton's job interview proceed in such...

This is the 21st story from The Art of Sherlock Holmes project and first appeared in The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories, Part 1. The artist Rafael Glückstern Gardos is creating the art from the story. The original painting measures 25.5 x 33 and is oil on wood. You can view the original in The Art of Sherlock Holmes Virtual Gallery.

From the curious clauses in a miser's will, to a sinister tradition in an old Tudor manor-house, these twelve cases from the early years of Holmes' career in the 1880s present a singular collection of mysteries for the world's first consulting detective to resolve.