Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag

by Dick Gillman

Overview

In May, 1911, Holmes and Watson begin a troubling case when two of the 'Baker Street Irregulars' discover a dismembered body in a Gladstone bag which has been washed up at Waterloo Bridge. Holmes finds in the victim's clothes a mysterious code and on examination of the remains, suspects the involvement of a medical man. Watson has a flash of inspiration which takes our pair to Southwark Library where further discoveries are made. As a result of their enquiries, a surgeon and his daughter must try and clear their names. Holmes' solves the case but now must face his own demons, if justice is to be served.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152623895
Publisher:	Dick Gillman
Publication date:	02/11/2016
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	228 KB

About the Author

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.