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The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes #2
The Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes
A COLLECTION OF BRAND NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERIES
If you love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original, do not miss this collection of exhilarating new tales from the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Delving into the depths of his memory, Dr John Watson finally reveals a collection of never-before-penned cases brought before the great Sherlock Holmes. Join the beloved British detective, as he is pitted against a selection of truly ingenious puzzles.
Where is the connection between an impoverished dowager, an attempt on Mycroft's life and Holmes' deadliest adversary? Who or what is red leech? Did a ship really disappear in a patch of mist or is the witness insane?
Find the answers to these confounding mysteries and more in seven exhilarating BRAND NEW short stories, including:
• Baron Maupertuis
• The Remarkable Disappearance of James Phillimore
• The Affair of the Aluminium Crutch
• The Adventure of the Abominable Wife
• The Adventure of the Cutter Alice
• The Adventure of the Red Leech
• The Mystery of the Mumbling Duellist
Enjoy the gripping second casefile of the Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes series, carefully crafted using clues from Conan Doyle’s original. Acclaimed Sherlockian Paul D. Gilbert continues to expand the universe of Britain’s favourite sleuth.
DISCOVER THESE NEW ADVENTURES OF HOLMES AND WATSON. PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE ORIGINAL AND LOVERS OF CLASSIC MYSTERIES.
ALSO BY PAUL GILBERT
THE ODYSSEY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES TRILOGY
Book 1: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE UNHOLY TRINITY
Book 2: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FOUR-HANDED GAME
Book 3: THE ILLUMINATION OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES
Book 1: THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Book 2: THE CHRONICLES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Book 3: THE ANNALS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
STANDALONE NOVEL
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GIANT RAT OF SUMATRA
If you love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original, do not miss this collection of exhilarating new tales from the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Delving into the depths of his memory, Dr John Watson finally reveals a collection of never-before-penned cases brought before the great Sherlock Holmes. Join the beloved British detective, as he is pitted against a selection of truly ingenious puzzles.
Where is the connection between an impoverished dowager, an attempt on Mycroft's life and Holmes' deadliest adversary? Who or what is red leech? Did a ship really disappear in a patch of mist or is the witness insane?
Find the answers to these confounding mysteries and more in seven exhilarating BRAND NEW short stories, including:
• Baron Maupertuis
• The Remarkable Disappearance of James Phillimore
• The Affair of the Aluminium Crutch
• The Adventure of the Abominable Wife
• The Adventure of the Cutter Alice
• The Adventure of the Red Leech
• The Mystery of the Mumbling Duellist
Enjoy the gripping second casefile of the Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes series, carefully crafted using clues from Conan Doyle’s original. Acclaimed Sherlockian Paul D. Gilbert continues to expand the universe of Britain’s favourite sleuth.
DISCOVER THESE NEW ADVENTURES OF HOLMES AND WATSON. PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE ORIGINAL AND LOVERS OF CLASSIC MYSTERIES.
ALSO BY PAUL GILBERT
THE ODYSSEY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES TRILOGY
Book 1: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE UNHOLY TRINITY
Book 2: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FOUR-HANDED GAME
Book 3: THE ILLUMINATION OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES
Book 1: THE LOST FILES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Book 2: THE CHRONICLES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Book 3: THE ANNALS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
STANDALONE NOVEL
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GIANT RAT OF SUMATRA
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First published October 31, 2008
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
May 11, 2022
If you are a Sherlockian you simply MUST read the offerings of Paul D. Gilbert. THE BEST Sherlock pastiches I have ever read and that I cannot recommend highly enough.
June 22, 2017
I really enjoyed these second offering of Sherlock Holems short stories. With the first story(Baron Maupertuis contunied from the lost files) becoming my faverite short story along with the empty house. On thing that I found that was a really clever idea was at the end of a couple of cases there is a post script of how the characters cope after the case been setteled. I would like to see more off these in future book. Another theme I noticed was the the last story in a book, is mentioned in the first story of the next book. I will be intersted to see is the first story of the next book takes place right after the Giant Rat of Sumatra.
February 15, 2017
This was a delightful collection of Holmes pastiches. Gilbert based his Holmes on Jeremy Brett's Holmes, which makes him a top Holmes pastiche author in my book. Gilbert also has a good grasp of Watson's voice. I own a copy and consider it money well spent.
The stories are based on the tantalizing hints Arthur Conan Doyle dropped in his Holmes stories. I didn't give this a five because a couple of these stories' topics have been done better than others. the disappearing ship was my favorite.
I'd love to know how the publishers got permission to use a doctored image of Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes for the cover.
The stories are based on the tantalizing hints Arthur Conan Doyle dropped in his Holmes stories. I didn't give this a five because a couple of these stories' topics have been done better than others. the disappearing ship was my favorite.
I'd love to know how the publishers got permission to use a doctored image of Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes for the cover.
December 1, 2020
1. Baron Maupertuis.
Lady Beasant late husband was a bad businessman and was swindled by the Baron. She wants him brought to justice. Meanwhile Mycroft's right hand man, Naismith, has been murdered. He wants Sherlock to investigate.
2. The Remarkable Disappearance of James Phillimore
And the unsolved case of the disappearance of James Phillimore, as Montague Phillimore is found hanged.
3. The Affair of the Aluminum Crutch
Watson's friend Stamford summons him to a meeting at The Holborn, only to discover him murdered.
4. The Adventure of the Abominable Wife
1890 Mr Clarke, proprietor of a circus engages Holmes to prove that his knife throwing act called Ricolett did not kill his wife
5. The Adventure of the Cutter Alicia
1895 Mildred and Edward Lomas approach Holmes as they fear for their father's sanity as he claims to have observed the Alicia on her fateful voyage.
6. The Adventure of the Red Leech
Randall Crosby wishes for Holmes to trace his brother because of financial concerns.
7. The Mystery of the Mumbling Duellist.
Isodora Persano, journalist and duellist, is thought missing in Central America. Instead he is in an insane asylum in England. Holmes investigates.
A selection of interesting and enjoyable mysteries.
Lady Beasant late husband was a bad businessman and was swindled by the Baron. She wants him brought to justice. Meanwhile Mycroft's right hand man, Naismith, has been murdered. He wants Sherlock to investigate.
2. The Remarkable Disappearance of James Phillimore
And the unsolved case of the disappearance of James Phillimore, as Montague Phillimore is found hanged.
3. The Affair of the Aluminum Crutch
Watson's friend Stamford summons him to a meeting at The Holborn, only to discover him murdered.
4. The Adventure of the Abominable Wife
1890 Mr Clarke, proprietor of a circus engages Holmes to prove that his knife throwing act called Ricolett did not kill his wife
5. The Adventure of the Cutter Alicia
1895 Mildred and Edward Lomas approach Holmes as they fear for their father's sanity as he claims to have observed the Alicia on her fateful voyage.
6. The Adventure of the Red Leech
Randall Crosby wishes for Holmes to trace his brother because of financial concerns.
7. The Mystery of the Mumbling Duellist.
Isodora Persano, journalist and duellist, is thought missing in Central America. Instead he is in an insane asylum in England. Holmes investigates.
A selection of interesting and enjoyable mysteries.
January 4, 2025
Paul D. Gilbert continues to impress me as a vigorous and inventive teller of Sherlock Holmes stories. These shorts are all inspired by passing references to Holmes cases that Watson mentioned in the original Doyle stories. I'm sure other Doyle imitators have done it before, but Gilbert's versions come off as natural and inspired. If you like Sherlock Holmes, you should give these a whirl.
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November 17, 2020Excellent
Seven very will written Sherlock Holmes novella mysteries. The story lines are complicated with lots of misdirection leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series to any Sherlock Holmes fans. Enjoy reading 2020
Seven very will written Sherlock Holmes novella mysteries. The story lines are complicated with lots of misdirection leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series to any Sherlock Holmes fans. Enjoy reading 2020
February 19, 2023
Збірка пастішів про справи, які згадуються в історіях про Холмса, але Конан Дойл далі не йде, тому довелося ентузіастам. Досить цікаво, щось таке в них проглядає холмсівське. Серед іншого про алюмінієвий костур і шхуну "Алісія" теж є.
December 5, 2024
Several outstanding stories having Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are involved with a quite entertaining collection and with just enough twist and turns to keep you going beyond any time limit you may have set
June 14, 2020
Nice second gen reading
Using these obscure references from the canon is inspired. Good voice capture. Plots are uneven but generally good. Will read more Gilbert.
Using these obscure references from the canon is inspired. Good voice capture. Plots are uneven but generally good. Will read more Gilbert.
July 20, 2020
Enjoyable
Good writing by Paul Gilbert. Liked his use of descriptive detail regarding Holmes and others. Recommend this for fellow sherlockians.
Good writing by Paul Gilbert. Liked his use of descriptive detail regarding Holmes and others. Recommend this for fellow sherlockians.
July 3, 2021
Not the same as the original stories. I found them laboured. Not even a spark of brilliance of the original.
May 10, 2021
Excellent Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson short stories. Very authentic feel.
August 13, 2009
Quite poor. The author seems to have a limited number of phrases that are trotted out again and again. I wish these writers would stop trying to write stories based on mysteries that were only mentioned in the original stories. If I have to read another story featuring a red leech I think I will shoot myself. Fan fiction and published fiction has been doing this for decades. They've all been done - many times. It just makes the story sink without trace amongst the rest like a sprig of parsley in a pat of butter on a hot day.
November 3, 2019
Very Holmesian.
Gilbert does a solid effort in capturing Watson's narrative style with a handful of new adventures. I like this series.Check it out.
Gilbert does a solid effort in capturing Watson's narrative style with a handful of new adventures. I like this series.Check it out.
July 19, 2014
I'm a sucker for Holmes pastiches so looked forward to this one. It was ragged -- patches of quite clever plotting combined with a purple verbosity that sounded more like "Doyle" than Doyle ever did. Some of the stories clipped along fairly nicely -- especially the shorter ones -- but the longer ones tended to drag and I occassionally found myself skimming. More than 2 stars but less than three. Probably only for the diehard Holmes fans.
April 23, 2009
Some nice ideas, but ultimately disappointing. The author's style is somewhat repetitive, and I have to admit that I have read fanfic much better than this. The best thing about it is that Gilbert's Holmes is very much of the Brett model, which fits with the cover illustration.
November 8, 2022
Excellent book to read really enjoyed reading it
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