Meet Sherlock Holmes before he was famous The discovery of a maroon leather notebook hidden in the great detective's sock drawer caused a sensation. Now readers can join Holmes and Watson on a romp through 19th-century London, in 29 new and remarkable early cases. These humorous short stories feature appearances by Mycroft Holmes, Inspector Lestrade, and other familiar characters, as well as cameos from several well-known Victorians. They also contain numerous historical liberties. Can Holmes and Watson solve the mystery of Mornington Crescent? Why are all the policemen whispering at...

Fingers Molloy has beaten Sherlock Holmes once. Can he do it again? Jack Hargreaves' latest job is not quite as expected. Jack's new boss is Fingers Molloy, a time-travelling burglar with a host of ingenious devices supplied by the mysterious Mr Smith. And the things they're stealing are, frankly, odd. Sherlock Holmes is convinced that Fingers works for his nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Yet Inspector Lestrade won't take him seriously. How can the great detective prove he is right? Meanwhile, Jack's conscience is working overtime. But coming clean could reveal Jack's own secret... This...