The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes

The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes #1

by Roger Riccard

Roger Riccard, one of the most respected Sherlock Holmes authors, following his highly aclaimed six volume set A Sherlock Holmes Alphabet of Cases has again taken pen in hand to bring readers the first volume in a new collection of adventures based on colours.
The Olive Garden Painting - An early brush with John Clay over a famous painting which has disappeared takes Holmes to Oxford and his first encounter with Professor Moriarty.
The Black Irish Pug - A hard-hitting story of prejudice and politics set in the lead up to the 1908 London Olympic Games.
The Golden Grail - Someone believes that the Arthurian Legend of the Holy Grail is true and has stolen the artefact in the hope of using its powers.
The Blue Parrot - Set in Casablanca in 1906, Holmes takes on a case involving Valentino Ferrari, a young Pablo Ugarte and the new gardien de la paix , Louis Renault.
The Gray Elegy - One of the most important poems of the 18th century by the Poet Laureate, Thomas Gray, on the subject of life and death has been stolen. Its recovery has deadly consequences.
Sit back and enjoy reading the initial five stories of The Colourful Cases of Sherlock Holmes, and watch out for the second volume coming soon.
'It was as though Doyle had crafted these stories himself.' Amazon review of Riccard's Sherlock Adventures for the Twelve Days of Christmas

Genres: Mystery

308 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2022

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰

Another five will written British 🏰 mystery family and friends relationships adventure thriller short stories by Roger Riccard Vol 1. Each story is different with interesting well developed characters lots of action and misdirection leading to the unexpected conclusions. I would recommend this novel and author to fans of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson and readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀👒☺☺

Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀

[Les Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well worth reading. The best writer of non ACD Holmes stories.

[Peggy Richter · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

As a Sherlock Holmes patache this collection misses the mark. As stand alone stories it falls short of the period ambiance and the tales try too hard. I've read much better.

[Christopher Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent collection of short stories, often leaning into "current events" of Victorian era London and people from that time period. Doyle deliberately avoided contemporary events and peoples, but Roger Riccard leans into it, giving Holmes a different, more placed feel in time and space. He also references his own stories in some cases, tying several of his other short stories together.

Its pretty well written, and Holmes stands out more in these stories than the alphabet ones. Overall better than most Sherlock pastiches and worth reading. I find collections like this useful to read in between other stories, breaking up the longer books or when I don't feel like reading something heavy and long.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. The Olive Garden Painting - 1900 - a painting in the National Galley which has been lent to them and was authenticated at the time is discovered not to be the original.
2.The Black Irish Gig - 1908 - Why has boxer Black Jack O'Neil be kidnapped.
3. The Golden Grail - 1888 - supposedly King Arthur's grail has been stolen from the home of the Baron of Bellrose
4. The Blue Parrot - 1906 - the cafe The Blue Parrot in Casablanca is being threatened, but to make improvement to the business. But why and by whom.
5. The Gray Elegy - 1900 - the original hand written first completed draft of Gray's Elegy has been stolen. But by whom and why.
An enjoyable set of short stories.

[HAROLD FRANK PARKER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Colorful Tales Indeed

Once again Holmes and Watson are on the trail of villainy. Several around a theme of color add to the mystery. A fun and masterful take on the Sherlock canon, this is well worth the time to read.

[Robert M. Roth MD · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not his best work

I have been and remain a fan of the author. However, the book is not up to par. Many of the stories are relatively mundane and I quickly figured out most of them. Many of the stories occur outside of London and much of the Victorian atmosphere is missing.

[William F Walling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost as good as the real thing and that is very good

Thoroughly enjoyable. The Blue Parrot was a particular joy. Careful research is evident throughout. Please keep up the good work.

[Michele bookloverforever · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent pastiche

[Barbara Major · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well done

It reads like Arthur Conan Doyle. Many of the stories have a good plot. The characters are true. A couple stories were very obvious All in all a good read.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too bad, but not all that great.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting ones; a good take on the Conan Doyle stories.