Lillian was young, talented and beautiful. The public loved her, and the critics predicted a glittering future as one of Victorian Englands most important actresses. But someone wanted her dead.

It was as well for Lillian that she had a friend to confide in - a friend who was married to Dr. John H. Watson ...

The investigation stretches Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes to the limit of their powers. Their hunt for the poisoner takes them to the Lyceum Theatre, to St. Bartholomews Hospital, to Scotland Yard and out into rural Hertfordshire. So many suspects - and so many possible motives! Can...

"It may not seem much to you, Mr.Holmes. In fact, it may better gather the sympathies of Dr. Watson here. But, the truth of the matter is, someone has stolen my life." In the silence that followed this extraordinary statement, Clemens pulled out his cigar case and quietly asked, "Do y'all mind if I smoke, gentlemen?" So begins a case where visiting American author, Samuel Clemens (better known as Mark Twain), has come to Sherlock Holmes for assistance. Holmes and Watson set out to track down the thief among a myriad of guests staying at the famous Langham Hotel. Suspects abound, yet another...

Roger Riccard, has once again delved into his imagination to create short Christmastime stories for the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion, Dr. John H. Watson. This volume contains another set of six, to continue the collection for the Twelve Days of Christmas.

A Partridge in a Pearl Tree - A crown containing the famous Partridge Ruby of Burma goes missing before Christmas, and so does the nun who was wearing it.

The Two Turtledoves - Will the famous photograph and its subjects have a negative effect on Holmes's success as a...