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    Sherlock Holmes & A Brush with Death
    Sherlock Holmes & A Brush with Death
    Sherlock Holmes & A Brush with Death
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    Sherlock Holmes & A Brush with Death

    By Dick Gillman

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    Sherlock Holmes is descending once more into a dark and fearful place through lack of a suitable case worthy of his talents. Holmes is saved when he is requested by his brother, Mycroft, to determine whether the death of a prominent figure, an aide to the British Government, is due to natural causes or has he been the victim of an assassination by the Boers? Suspicion falls upon a Dutch guest at the hotel where the death occurred and Holmes must determine whether the Dutchman is indeed the assassin. Seemingly, the Dutch gentleman has had some contact with the deceased through a common interest as keen amateur artists. Holmes follows the artist's trail by the River Wye and, whilst taking tea, discovers a dark family secret which leads, in turn, to a moral dilemma which leaves Watson somewhat disturbed.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateJun 15, 2023
    ISBN9798215125199
    Sherlock Holmes & A Brush with Death
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    Dick Gillman

    Dick Gillman is a Yorkshireman in his 70's. He retired from teaching Science in 2005 and moved from the UK to Brittany, France, in 2008 with his wife Alex, Truffle, the Black Labrador and Poppy, the cat. As well as writing, he is an accomplished digital artist and lives near the coast where the rugged landscape and the Atlantic Ocean influence his artwork. He still has strong links with the UK where he visits his two grown up children and his four grandchildren.During his retirement he has written well over thirty Sherlock Holmes short stories, many of which are published here. Successfully publishing both e-books and paperbacks, he has also been selected to contribute many stories to the superb, World Record beating and ongoing MX Sherlock Holmes anthology. His stories appear in several volumes published by MX Publishing and also in the monthly case solving letters entitled 'Dear Mr Holmes' published by Letterjoy. More are to follow in the latest volumes by MX and Letterjoy.Watch out for further Sherlock Holmes short stories throughout 2022 and treat yourself to his very latest seven story collection, 'Julia Moriarty - in memorium' which contains all seven stories in which Holmes crosses swords with the beautiful, but deadly, Julia Moriarty. This is available an e-book and can be found as a paperback at all major online bookstores.

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