N.M. Scott has written four novels featuring the great consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes. This is the authors' fifth volume in his Sherlock Holmes series.

Sherlock, alongside his long serving and biographer and companion, Doctor Watson, face a wide-ranging criminal fraternity. Adventures include a one time Baker Street irregular jailed for violent robbery, a devious squire at a country house in Berkshire and the terrible secret of an antique which is only revealed when put up for auction at Southebys.

Written with the usual attention to the period and high standard of plotting, the author is confident that this treasure trove of brand new cases will astound and delight the reader.