Since his first novel in 2012, Roger Riccard has taken readers through the Twelve Days of Christmas, An Alphabet of Cases, The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes and The Seven Deadly Sins and now brings us the second volume of The Zodiac Cases of Sherlock Holmes.Libra: The Unbalancing of a Funambulist – Holmes and Watson witness an attempt to kill a high-wire artist. During their investigation a second performer’s body is found in a lion cage. Who is the culprit and what is their motive?

Scorpio: The Case of the Queen and the Scorpion – The widow of King Sigfried von Ormstein seeks Holmes’s help when a powerful political rival threatens the life of her six-year-old son, the heir apparent.

Sagittarius: The Descent of William Arrowsmith – An astronomer working at an army installation is found murdered. Holmes is called out of retirement to discover why and who did it. Was the astronomer’s true mission the cause of his demise

Capricorn: Angora Begorra: The Story of an Irishman and a Goat – An Irish farmer’s scheme to bring new animals into Ireland to expand textile production in the area has his neighbours upset at the threat to the status quo.

Aquarius: Death of a Sails Man – The owner of a sail-making factory is found dead. Solicitor, John Hector McFarlane, believes that it was not by natural causes as the police conclude and calls in Holmes to investigate the death of his client.

Pisces: Fishers of Men – The body of a young girl is found on the beach in Dover, but how did it get there? Was it an accident or murder? Who is responsible, and why are nuns involved?

Sit back and enjoy reading the last instalment of six new adventures with a zodiac theme.

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