Ever since the opening of John Watson's tin despatch box of unpublished cases, followers of the great man, and his constant companion, have been eager to discover more. In this twelve story volume, written in the short story format, so beloved by the master, Sir A.C. Doyle, more intriguing tales are presented for your enjoyment. From the theft of an Imperial Chinese artefact to mass poisonings, the blackmail of a Bishop to a Royal assassination attempt at a masked, Venetian Ball, this collection of stories by the English author, Dick Gillman, has it all. These twelve stories cover the period from 1889 to 1919 and provide the reader with a rare glimpse of the variety of cases which Holmes' clients have brought to him at 221b Baker Street.