A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases: Volume 5
Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, has again taken pen in hand to bring forth the final set of six adventures in this acclaimed series of short stories for your entertainment.
The Uniform Which Wasn’t – An observation by Dr. Watson of a client’s military uniform not matching protocol, leads Holmes to investigate what the truth is behind a soldier’s request.
The Victorian Principles – A well-known author is being threatened over his latest novel.
The Wyt Resolution – The Wyt family is back and some are still seeking revenge for the murder of a cherished family member.
Xavier Madison’s Lost Treasure – Can Holmes discover the meaning behind a famed archeologist’s mysterious last words?
The Adventure at the Great Yorkshire Show – The two eldest heirs to the throne visit the first Great Yorkshire Show since the Great War. However, not all is peaceful in this bucolic setting.
The Zuchen Family Plot – A Sussex neighbour of Holmes is found dead, but the victim’s nine year old son refuses to believe it was suicide and calls upon the retired detective for help.
Reviews
A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, Volume Five (U to Z) by Roger Riccard is the last in this series. He is a student and enthusiast of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and all things Sherlock Holmes. Riccard has written over forty Holmes stories continuing the suspense and mystery of one of history's favorite characters. This book of short stories follows the same characters, deductions, and intriguing mysteries we have loved. You feel as if you are reading one of Conan Doyle's originals. These stories do not progress as Holmes and Watson age, although the last story features Holmes when he is retired, and criminals assume he is too frail to be of any threat.
I felt Roger Riccard has the same passion, love, and drive for Sherlock Holmes as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle did while he was alive and writing. Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases, Volume Five (U to Z) is penned during Holmes's better days when addiction and depression were not his constant companions. The Zuchen Family Plot would have been my favorite as Holmes is older and murder is one farm over. Dr. Watson was already visiting, which allowed this story to get into his chronicles. Sherlock Holmes relies on his tricks, disguises, and pulling strings to track down the killers and get justice for the family. Holmes's tenderness for the family was a rare treat when he promised the children he would find the murderer. Overall, this book will delight any Sherlock Holmes devotee. The author offers a tribute to the memory of Holmes. Readers who felt they lost something when they finished their last novel by Conan Doyle will be relieved that he lives on.
