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Sherlock Holmes & the Dark Widow
A wealthy young man is missing...
His brother wants him found...
But Sherlock Holmes is away...
Intrigued, Watson decides to investigate — by himself...
In a fierce storm, he travels to an old mansion...
And there discovers a true Gothic nightmare...
This story contains a segment of the plot from The House of Death: An Ennin Mystery #70. (Same author.) Otherwise, however, it is an entirely different story.
Authentic, plot-driven Sherlock Holmes stories from bestselling author, Ben Stevens.
Packed full with murder, secrets, deception and intrigue.
Designed to keep the reader on the very edge of their seat — right up until the very last page.
Delve into this Victorian world of dark, foggy nights, gaslight and shadows.
Meet the dangerous characters Holmes and Watson encounter — and share the adventures they face.
Indispensable reading for any true fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation.
His brother wants him found...
But Sherlock Holmes is away...
Intrigued, Watson decides to investigate — by himself...
In a fierce storm, he travels to an old mansion...
And there discovers a true Gothic nightmare...
This story contains a segment of the plot from The House of Death: An Ennin Mystery #70. (Same author.) Otherwise, however, it is an entirely different story.
Authentic, plot-driven Sherlock Holmes stories from bestselling author, Ben Stevens.
Packed full with murder, secrets, deception and intrigue.
Designed to keep the reader on the very edge of their seat — right up until the very last page.
Delve into this Victorian world of dark, foggy nights, gaslight and shadows.
Meet the dangerous characters Holmes and Watson encounter — and share the adventures they face.
Indispensable reading for any true fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2023
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June 18, 2023
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
A gentleman comes to Baker Street when Holmes is away. The gentleman's brother is missing and came to Holmes to help find him. Dr. Watson listens to the gentleman and goes to the place where his brother went. There is a woman 🚺 who is the owner. Watson spends time talking 👄 and discovers the truth leading to the woman's arrest. I would recommend this series and author to 👍readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀😯👒
A gentleman comes to Baker Street when Holmes is away. The gentleman's brother is missing and came to Holmes to help find him. Dr. Watson listens to the gentleman and goes to the place where his brother went. There is a woman 🚺 who is the owner. Watson spends time talking 👄 and discovers the truth leading to the woman's arrest. I would recommend this series and author to 👍readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀😯👒
August 8, 2024
Watson takes on a case on his own while Holmes is away. Now while I don’t read horror and I wouldn’t necessarily call this a genuine horror story this pastiche certainly had the scariest moments I’ve read in any tale involving Holmes and Watson.
August 28, 2025
Decent enough and a quick read to boot.
Ben Stevens, while not writing the best Holmesian pastiches, still manages an entertaining enough story that I actually don't mind reading. Plus, he has a nice friendship going between Holmes and Watson, and does not play the dear doctor as a complete buffon, actually letting him be competent on his own. Which, given that Holmes himself makes an appearance only at the end of this short story, was certainly welcome.
The story in itself is quite straightforward, definitely not a case full of twists and turns. And was that a Wodehouse reference, dear sir? That made me chuckle.
Ben Stevens, while not writing the best Holmesian pastiches, still manages an entertaining enough story that I actually don't mind reading. Plus, he has a nice friendship going between Holmes and Watson, and does not play the dear doctor as a complete buffon, actually letting him be competent on his own. Which, given that Holmes himself makes an appearance only at the end of this short story, was certainly welcome.
The story in itself is quite straightforward, definitely not a case full of twists and turns. And was that a Wodehouse reference, dear sir? That made me chuckle.
May 24, 2023
A story almost all about Watson
A gentleman arrives at Baker street to ask Holmes help in finding his younger brother. Holmes is away so Watson meets with him to get the details. After talking with him Watson decides that this case needs immediate attention and decides to investigate on his own. From their the story moves quickly with lots of dark twists and turns. A surprise ending to the story. A fun read.
A gentleman arrives at Baker street to ask Holmes help in finding his younger brother. Holmes is away so Watson meets with him to get the details. After talking with him Watson decides that this case needs immediate attention and decides to investigate on his own. From their the story moves quickly with lots of dark twists and turns. A surprise ending to the story. A fun read.
May 24, 2023
A Good Quick Read
I made the mistake if reading this before bedtime... not my best idea.
Enjoyed the story though. It focuses more on Watson, and things happen more by circumstance than evidence, making things kind of obvious. Plenty of action, though, and fun ending.
Still worth a read.
Christa
I made the mistake if reading this before bedtime... not my best idea.
Enjoyed the story though. It focuses more on Watson, and things happen more by circumstance than evidence, making things kind of obvious. Plenty of action, though, and fun ending.
Still worth a read.
Christa
August 27, 2024
Something different.
Watson takes on a larger role in this quick read, whence focus on unnerving elements gives story more gothic vibe.
I recommend
Watson takes on a larger role in this quick read, whence focus on unnerving elements gives story more gothic vibe.
I recommend
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