The Undiscovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes

by Ted Riccardi

If you thought Sherlock Holmes was dead—think again . . .

Sherlock Holmes’s fatal plunge over the Reichenbach Falls during his struggle with his archenemy, Moriarty, has been widely reported. But Holmes escaped and is still alive. In his immediate circle, only Holmes’s brother, the lethargic genius Mycroft, knows of his survival. Even Dr. Watson thinks the great detective is gone. But among his enemies, Sebastian Moran, Moriarty’s chief henchman, knows of Holmes’s probable escape and waits for their inevitable meeting.

From 1891 to 1894, Holmes wanders through Asia alone, armed only with his physical strength and endurance and his revered cold logic and rationality . . .

For Holmes’s fans throughout the world, these stories fill an enigmatic gap, the cause of so much speculation in the great detective’s career.

“Mischievous, cunning and magnetically fascinating, Sherlock Holmes’ lost meanderings in the Far East are richly rewarding for Holmes fans, armchair travellers and historians alike. Ted Riccardi conjures up the quirky, beloved detective’s missing years solving intoxicatingly labyrinthine puzzles amidst the devilry of The Great Game.” —Isabella Tree, award-winning author and conservationist

402 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2024

About the author

Ted Riccardi (born 1937) is a professor emeritus in the Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University.

Reviews

[Mary Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very enjoyable collection of short stories featuring several of Sherlock's cases while in India, Nepal and Ceylon. I found myself totally transported back in time. I found it easier to read while dropping in an out to read a story at a time rather than reading all together like a regular book.

My thanks to Bloodhound Books for a copy of this and this is my honest review.

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Collecting some of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes during his three absence from London following his supposed death at the Reichenbach Falls.

Technically well written byRiccardi, but the character of Holmes feels more like James Bond and the adventures lack the flavour of the canon.

[Kairen Harries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thia book is a wonderful read. The short story format follows the style of Arthur Conan-Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes works. It makes it a very compelling and yet easy to put down. Great for commuting.
The writing is excellent and the stories fast-paced with great twists and characters.
I would thoroughly recommend this book whether you have read the originals or not. I confess, I have long been a Sherlock fan.
I can't wait to read the sequel(s).

[Alison Bryant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a slow read compared to my usual books. The way that the world was viewed over 100 years ago and how differing cultures, religions and nationalities interacted was interesting and made me think. Sherlock Holmes is a book I haven’t read and one I feel I may need to now I have enjoyed these cases.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read about half of this -- 3 or 4 stories -- and they were all reasonably well done. I think the author does a reasonable job of capturing Watson's voice, though most of these stories take place in the 3 years between Holmes' "death" at Richenbach falls and when he reappeared in London. As such, the tales are mostly narrated by Holmes or Watson's paraphrasing of what Holmes tells him. So it's a DNF for me, but is probably worth checking out of you're in the mood for decent Holmes stories.

[Linda Fuchs · Rating 3 out of 5]

Holmes not hopmes

Great stories but not Sherlock Holmes. Superman maybe. The missing years partially. Not really. Amazing intellect believable but not all of it. A big adventure story. Much about humanity cruelty the empire and the English. Not Holmes really.

[Leslie Ferrari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable reach back to Sherlock Holmes stories in the original time period. I'm a big fan of Holmes and while I enjoy more modern day stories, it's nice to have some escapades in the original time frame. This is a collection of short stories, so you can leave it and come back.

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very nearly gave up at the start of the first story. I'm so glad I didn't, I really enjoyed every story and loved the references to Sherlock's Sir Arthur Conan Doyle original stories.

[Robert Robertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

. I am a fan of Conan Doyle and these stories mimic his style . A good but not great read .

[Terry Hillier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cases of Sherlock Holmes

Various cases solved by Sherlock. Primarily when he travelled to India and other countries in that part of the world.

[Barbara Lowdermilk · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting but not quite Arthur Conan Doyle.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nine enjoyable short stories set between 1891-1894 after the incident at the Reichenbach Falls .

[Marija · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immersing myself in the anthology of Sherlock's adventures across India, Nepal, and Ceylon was a delightful experience. The collection's structure allowed me to journey back in time at my leisure, savoring each story individually rather than consuming it in one sitting. This approach made the book both engaging and conveniently digestible. The narrative is crafted with excellence, delivering a brisk pace, intriguing twists, and memorable characters. I wholeheartedly endorse this book to both newcomers and seasoned Sherlock enthusiasts alike. Anticipation is high for the forthcoming sequels. A note of gratitude to Bloodhound Books for providing a copy of this gem.

[Sian Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Bloodhound Books for the opportunity to read and review this book 📖

This is a collection of short stories following Sherlock Holmes with cases in India, Nepal and others. These are a really interesting read and it's from the view point of John Watson while Holmes tells him about his journeys and cases while the world thought he was dead.

It's not like a novel, I read one short story and then returned again to read another.

Thanks