The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 3

The Ebony Bastet –  A gift from Mrs. Cecil Forrester to Dr. Watson of a feline statue of the Egyptian goddess, Bastet, the eye of Ra, appears to be more than meets the eye.

The Problem of the Ivory Tower – The Director of a leading ivory importer has been found stabbed to death in his office. His African Operations Manager and big game hunter has been kidnapped, and the Board of Directors have received threats from an animal rights group demanding they stop the slaughter of elephants for ivory.

The Continuing Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle – Holmes and Watson accompany Commissionaire Peterson as he returns the Blue Carbuncle to Lady Morcar and claims his reward. Is what happens next proof of the stone’s curse?

The Neopolitan Complexity- An actor named John Napoleon has been threatened by someone who thinks he is related to the late French Emperor. Holmes and Watson join with Scotland Yard Inspector Bradstreet for the first time to find the fanatic.

The Benmore Indigo – A magnificent diamond belonging to a high-ranking lady is claimed to have been stolen from its homeland.  Its return may be essential to stop a war, but Mycroft Holmes is wary of the consequences of giving it back.

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