The Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes Books

Sherlock Holmes’ earliest case has been uncovered! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Before Dr Watson, there was Mr Stamford… London, 1876 Mr Stamford meets Sherlock Holmes while studying at St Bartholomew’s Medical College in London. With his intense stare and unorthodox methods of doing things, Holmes has already gained a reputation as an eccentric but brilliant man. When suspected intruders are sighted at the British Museum, Holmes is called upon to give his opinion of what happened. But before he can come to any conclusions, something horrifying happens – one of the great treasures of the world, the priceless Rosetta Stone, is stolen from the museum. The thieves have left a note demanding a ransom. And if it is not fulfilled they threaten to cast the Stone into the ocean so it can never be found again. With the police on the wrong track, it is down to Holmes to solve the complex case. And when the burglary case turns into a murder investigation, it becomes a race against time before more victims are killed. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ROSETTA STONE MYSTERY is the first Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. 'The welcome return of London’s most famous detective ! Linda Stratmann expertly channels the literary style of Conan Dole in bringing Sherlock Holmes back to life, his exploits seen through the eyes of a young medical student who becomes Holmes’s companion in his early days, before Dr Watson assumed journal duties. This time it’s the eerie disappearance of the fabled Rosetta Stone from the British Museum, and Holmes fans won’t be disappointed with this page-turning and faithful reawakening of their favourite sleuth.' – David Field, author of the Jack and Esther Enright Victorian Mystery series ‘Linda Stratmann is renowned for her knowledge of the Victorian period and this skill is apparent in the authenticity of the historical detail in this book. The plot is convincing as a Holmes’ mystery and the characterisation is excellent . The introduction of Stamford as an engaging new narrator is a brilliant innovation, which works better than contemporary attempts to replicate the narrative style of Doctor Watson. This mystery is the most authentic recreation of a Sherlock Holmes story that I have read . A fascinating read , which I recommend’ – Carol Westron for Mystery People ' Hats off, then, to Linda Stratmann for her rather wonderful Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery . The Sherlock Holmes she presents us with is a convincing representation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s and the style is remarkably similar.' - Tom Williams for Historia THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

Another thrilling instalment of Sherlock Holmes’ early casebook! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Holmes is faced with an unidentified body, a coded message, and multiple murders … London, 1876 When the preserved foot of a dead man with extra toes arrives at St Bartholomew’s Medical College, the students are fascinated. However, despite this unusual feature being reported in the press, the man’s identity remains a mystery. Intrigued by the puzzle, medical student Mr Stamford calls on his acquaintance Sherlock Holmes — an eccentric but brilliant young sleuth — to help him learn more about the deceased. With only the man’s boots and a few possessions to examine, Holmes relishes the challenge. He soon finds a coded message hidden inside the man’s purse, which suggests a possible connection to criminals or spies. Over the course of their investigations, Holmes’ and Stamford’s suspicions are strengthened when they learn of further shocking deaths. It soon becomes apparent that the men who died all belonged to the mysterious Explorers Club — and the lives of the remaining members may also be in danger. Although the deaths look like accidents, Holmes is convinced that the men were murdered. And with conspiracy and intrigue lurking at every turn, he must now expose the secrets of the Explorers Club before the next member meets a grisly end… SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EXPLORERS’ CLUB is the second Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. ‘Linda Stratmann is renowned for her knowledge of the Victorian period and this skill is apparent in the authenticity of the historical detail in this book. The plot is convincing as a Holmes’ mystery and the characterisation is excellent . The introduction of Stamford as an engaging new narrator is a brilliant innovation, which works better than contemporary attempts to replicate the narrative style of Doctor Watson. This mystery is the most authentic recreation of a Sherlock Holmes story that I have read . A fascinating read , which I recommend’ – Carol Westron for Mystery People 'Hats off, then, to Linda Stratmann for her rather wonderful Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery. The Sherlock Holmes she presents us with is a convincing representation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s and the style is remarkably similar.' - Tom Williams for Historia THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

An original Sherlock Holmes mystery from his early casebook! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Sherlock Holmes dons his boxing gloves to catch a killer… London, 1876 When a pugilist dies at a local boxing demonstration attended by medical student Mr Stamford and his acquaintance Sherlock Holmes , a post-mortem reveals the death is due to natural causes. But when the corpse of another boxer is discovered clutching a small wooden carving – the ebony idol – Holmes begins to suspect that sinister forces are at work. His suspicions seem confirmed when the companions hear about a previous death in the ring. Tasked by the man’s widow to bring his killer to justice, Holmes and Stamford are swiftly drawn into their most curious case to date. Are the deaths connected? Is there a murderer at work? Holmes must employ all his powers of deduction if he is to discover the truth of the mystery. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EBONY IDOL is the third Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

Another eerie mystery from Sherlock Holmes’ early casebook! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Sherlock Holmes must pry the secrets from a dead man… London, 1877 When medical student Mr Stamford is visited by his cousin, Lily, he is disturbed by the sinister tale she relates. Lily’s friend, Una, has recently inherited an old country house and settled down to married life in Coldwell, a small Essex village. However, Una’s letters to Lily indicate that she is alarmed by her new husband’s secretive behaviour — especially when she discovers a gun in his drawer, tucked inside a Persian slipper. Fearing for her friend’s safety, Lily asks Stamford to pay Una a visit. To his dismay, Stamford arrives in Coldwell to find that Una’s husband, John Clark, has been found dead, lying in bed with a gunshot wound in his chest. Close examination reveals that the bullet was fired from Clark’s own gun, through the toe of the slipper. Stamford loses no time in alerting his acquaintance, Sherlock Holmes — an artful young sleuth — hoping that he can shed some light on Clark’s death. As Holmes and Stamford begin to probe Clark’s past, it soon becomes obvious that he had plenty to hide. And when Holmes hears of further suspicious disappearances, he starts to search for the connection between the sinister mysteries… SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE PERSIAN SLIPPER is the fourth Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

Holmes and Stamford return in twisty Victorian mystery! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Are some secrets worth killing for…? London, 1877 The unveiling of a new specimen of the extinct Great Auk leads to accusations of fraud against the British Museum and a ferocious attack on the exhibit by ornithologist Charles Smith. Sherlock Holmes is tasked with saving the reputation of the museum, but before long, Smith is found murdered. Police think it was a random robbery gone wrong but when Holmes examines the crime scene, he is sure there is more to it. Aided by his loyal friend Mr Stamford, Holmes is determined to discover if the museum has something to hide. Is there more to the legend of the Great Auk? Why has this exhibit attracted so much controversy? Could more lives be in danger…? SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT AUK is the fifth Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

Discover one of Sherlock Holmes’ secret early cases! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Is a killer hiding in plain sight…? 1877 Sherlock Holmes and his good friend Mr Stamford have taken a break from their studies at Barts Medical College in London to join a gentlemen’s sporting week at a large country manor house. But on arrival, they find the guests consumed by old rivalries, with new hatreds and sinister plots festering among them. And tensions boil over when one of the guests is discovered, dead. With a large collection of weapons to hand and a group consumed with vengeance and malice, it is soon apparent that there is at least one killer in their midst. Holmes is determined to solve the mystery and no can leave until he has done so. But how far will the killer go to escape detection? Will he strike again? Or can Holmes and Stamford outwit him…? SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DUELLING DUKES is the sixth Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. 'an excellent window into Victorian life for the privileged classes, which blends beautifully into the original Conan Doyle series. The core characters are engaging, and the plot is interesting. This is a very enjoyable read which I recommend.' - Promoting Crime Blogspot THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

A Sherlock mystery in collaboration with his brother Mycroft Holmes! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Should you mix family and business…? 1877 A trusted government courier, Anthony Cloudsdale, has gone missing after delivering some secret documents. The police are questioning everyone who works at Whitehall, and their attention has been drawn to a young clerk, Joshua Emmett, who is in need of funds and might have been vulnerable to bribery. Emmett is an old schoolfriend of Mycroft Holmes and Mycroft approaches his private-investigator brother, Sherlock Holmes for help. Holmes and Mycroft collaborate with the assistance of Holmes’ trusted friend Mr Stamford, but each time they discover new information about Cloudsdale’s disappearance, it appears to provide evidence of Emmett’s involvement. And when a body is found in the Thames, Emmett is arrested. But is the body Cloudsdale’s? Can Sherlock prove Emmett’s innocence? Or is Mycroft trying to protect a guilty man…? SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE MYCROFT INCIDENT is the seventh Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders

Another twisty mystery for the young Sherlock Holmes! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. A magician never reveals his secrets… 1878 Sherlock Holmes is in a slump of despair and self-doubt following his recent encounter with his brother Mycroft and his good friend Mr Stamford is determined to snap him out of it. When Stamford hears of a new show being put on at the Egyptian Hall Theatre, he brings Holmes with him for a night of diversion. But for Holmes, the outing leads to something much more stimulating… A few days later, a corpse is found inside the cabinet used for one of the conjuror’s acts at the theatre, and at first it appears the death was accidental. But Holmes soon realises it was the result of something more sinister. And lurking beneath the surface of the magician’s code of conduct is a murky world of false identities and professional jealousy. There are secrets in the world of illusion that people would kill to keep hidden… And if they are not careful, Holmes and Stamford could be the next targets… SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CABINET OF WONDERS is the eighth Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series. 'Stratmann's measured narrative, reminiscent of Conan Doyle but without ever falling into parody, allows the suspension of disbelief so that we can indeed believe we are reading an undiscovered early work by the master himself. A treat for all fans of the great detective' - Historical Novel Society THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers’ Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders