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The Shadows of Sherlock Holmes is a curated collection of short detective stories from the golden age of crime fiction. Set against the foggy streets of 19th‑century London and the familiar backdrop of 221B Baker Street, the anthology features a mix of well‑known and lesser‑known sleuths, clever crooks, and intriguing plot twists. Readers encounter familiar figures such as Sherlock Holmes, Raffles, and Sexton Blake, alongside unique characters like the blind detective Max Carrados, the clever Professor Van Dusen, and the charmer Eugene Valmont. Each tale—ranging from stolen letters to mysterious disappearances and cunning robberies—offers an engaging mix of mystery, suspense, and investigative intrigue.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: David Stuart Davies
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