Holmes and the Thirteen Mysteries of Baker Street

Author: (English) Val Andrews
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book collects 13 exciting short stories, taking readers into captivating plots. Who stole the expensive Havana cigars from the Gielgud Theatre in London? Who strangled the peculiar show manager at Hampstead Heath Fair? Scoundrels trick customers with the Giclee whip, and how did Holmes use his wit to bring the scoundrels to justice? In short, the skillful and knowledgeable Holmes starts from obscure facts and insignificant details, ultimately solving 13 mysteries one by one. The language is clear and fluent, with moderate annotations, making it the preferred reading for mystery enthusiasts and English lovers. This book collects 13 brilliant new Sherlock Holmes mystery stories written by the renowned crime fiction master Val Andrews. Each story will take readers into the fascinating Edwardian era where the world's greatest detective exists. Let's find out who stole the expensive Havana cigars from the Gielgud Theatre in London? What clues reminded Holmes? And who strangled the peculiar show manager at Hampstead Heath Fair? What role does the "Lobster Quadrille" play in the same-named story? Scoundrels trick trusting customers with the Giclee whip, can Holmes defeat them? Our great detective once again proves that his wit is enough to put tricksters behind bars. In another story, what went wrong with the artist? And what is the connection between the flute player and the death of a Brazilian soldier? Holmes, with his unparalleled skills and profound knowledge, starts from obscure facts and insignificant details, ultimately solving 13 mysteries one by one. Author Val Andrews is considered one of the representative writers skilled in creating new detective stories, with plots often centered around the clever mind on Baker Street and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. The author's interests are wide-ranging, from circuses to cinemas, from Chinese acrobatics and shadow puppetry to various tricks and codes. However, how he successfully imagined such astonishing Sherlock-style adventure stories might be a question that even the master detective himself would struggle with.