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Sherlock Holmes in the Adventure of the Magic Umbrella
Sherlock Holmes undertakes one of the strangest adventures of his career when he agrees to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore, who stepped back into his house to get his umbrella and was never seen again. The great detective’s inquiries take him down a sometimes-false trail from a home in Surrey to a music hall in London and back again before he finds the astonishing answer to this puzzling problem. In “The Problem of Thor Bridge,” Dr. Watson lists this case as one of Holmes’s complete failures. Read “The Adventure of the Magic Umbrella” to find why Watson agreed to his readers with that false report, and what the umbrella had to do with it. This is another thoroughly authentic Holmes story from the author of the widely acclaimed “The Peculiar Persecution of John Vincent Harden,” also available as an e-story, as well as numerous mystery novels.
- GenresMystery
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Dan Andriacco
53 books57 followersDan Andriacco discovered Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories at about the age of nine. Not long after, he became acquainted with such greats of the Golden Age of detective fiction as Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Rex Stout, John Dickson Carr, Erle Stanley Gardner, and many more.
His earliest career goal was to become a mystery writer. He eventually did, while holding down day jobs at The Cincinnati Post as a reporter and editor (1973-1997) and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as communications director (1997-present). From 1977 to 1982, he wrote a monthly mystery review column for The Post. He also taught non-credit classes in mystery fiction and mystery writing.
He has been a member of the Tankerville Club, a Cincinnati-based scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, since 1981. That connection is reflected in many ways in his book Baker Street Beat: An Eclectic Collection of Sherlockian Scribblings. He is also a member of the Illustrious Clients and the John H. Watson Society.
Andriacco's Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody mystery series, set in a small town in Ohio, is very much in the tradition of his Golden Age favorites.
"McCabe is a great detective in the classic mode," Andriacco said. "By that I mean he is a polymath amateur sleuth. He's a college professor at at small Catholic college, but he's also a mystery writer, a magician, and a linguist. I would love to meet the man, but I'm not sure I'd want to be his best friend.
"His 'Watson,' Jeff Cody is not only his best friend, but also his brother-in-law and the public relations director for the college where Mac teachers. These multiple relationships carry multiple tensions, which I hope is a source of humor. These books are supposed to be fun and funny. Judging by reviewers, they seem to hit that mark for most readers."
With co-author Kieran McMullen, Dan also writes the Enoch Hale series of historical mysteries set in London the in 1920s.
Andriacco, known to friends as "Doctor Dan," holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia. He was born in 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Ann. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.
His earliest career goal was to become a mystery writer. He eventually did, while holding down day jobs at The Cincinnati Post as a reporter and editor (1973-1997) and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as communications director (1997-present). From 1977 to 1982, he wrote a monthly mystery review column for The Post. He also taught non-credit classes in mystery fiction and mystery writing.
He has been a member of the Tankerville Club, a Cincinnati-based scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars, since 1981. That connection is reflected in many ways in his book Baker Street Beat: An Eclectic Collection of Sherlockian Scribblings. He is also a member of the Illustrious Clients and the John H. Watson Society.
Andriacco's Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody mystery series, set in a small town in Ohio, is very much in the tradition of his Golden Age favorites.
"McCabe is a great detective in the classic mode," Andriacco said. "By that I mean he is a polymath amateur sleuth. He's a college professor at at small Catholic college, but he's also a mystery writer, a magician, and a linguist. I would love to meet the man, but I'm not sure I'd want to be his best friend.
"His 'Watson,' Jeff Cody is not only his best friend, but also his brother-in-law and the public relations director for the college where Mac teachers. These multiple relationships carry multiple tensions, which I hope is a source of humor. These books are supposed to be fun and funny. Judging by reviewers, they seem to hit that mark for most readers."
With co-author Kieran McMullen, Dan also writes the Enoch Hale series of historical mysteries set in London the in 1920s.
Andriacco, known to friends as "Doctor Dan," holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia. He was born in 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Ann. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.
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July 20, 2015
Good story. True to the cannon. I am looking forward to read the book.
September 8, 2013
I really enjoyed this short story. Ever since I read Conan Doyle's 'The Problem with Thor Bridge', in which this case was originally referred to I always wondered how this story would have played out if Sir Arthur ever had a stab at writing it. How a man can simply disappear by entering his house to collect his umbrella has fascinated me for a long time and along with the giant rat of Sumatra, it is one of the best known of Sherlock Holmes' unwritten cases.
Here Dan Andriacco (a brilliant name for an author) attempts to put this case to paper and does a brilliant job in the process. He mirrors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style perfectly with the characters and the final outcome fitting in with the canon seamlessly.
I will definitely be seeking out more works from this author.
Here Dan Andriacco (a brilliant name for an author) attempts to put this case to paper and does a brilliant job in the process. He mirrors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style perfectly with the characters and the final outcome fitting in with the canon seamlessly.
I will definitely be seeking out more works from this author.
October 9, 2013
I have read many short stories written by new authors who attempt to use the style and tradition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Some have been really good while others have been downright horrible. Fortunately, this is one of the better ones. I think Dan Andriacco does a good job of capturing the Doyle formula in giving us one of the untold mysteries alluded to by Watson from a previous story but never chronicled on paper... until now.
December 8, 2019
Magic Indeed
I have loved reading Sherlock Holmes stories for many years. I also admire those who can write with the a similar style to Conan Doyle. This story was fun and interesting with a great twist.
I have loved reading Sherlock Holmes stories for many years. I also admire those who can write with the a similar style to Conan Doyle. This story was fun and interesting with a great twist.
January 30, 2017
Intriguing, fast read
This is a good short story that is faithful to the Holmes canon. Some neat twists as well make it a fulfilling quick read for a rainy day.
This is a good short story that is faithful to the Holmes canon. Some neat twists as well make it a fulfilling quick read for a rainy day.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews