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Sherlock Holmes et le Portrait Disparu (Mystères de Sherlock Holmes t. 1)
Sherlock Holmes et le Dr John Watson font face à une énigme déconcertante lorsque la Duchesse de Rothbury leur demande de l'aide.
Ce qui aurait dû être un portrait ordinaire par l'artiste très demandé Julian Devaux se transforme en un mystère déroutant. Au lieu de sa propre image, le tableau récemment livré à la Duchesse montre un homme mystérieux assis dans sa bibliothèque—un homme qu'elle jure n'avoir jamais laissé entrer dans sa maison.
La Duchesse n'est pas seulement préoccupée par l'étranger dans le tableau, elle craint également que son portrait n'apparaisse dans la commande de quelqu'un d'autre, et que quelqu'un ne soit en train de contempler son image à ce moment même. Soucieuse de sa réputation et de son statut social, elle demande à Holmes et Watson d'enquêter sur l'affaire avec la plus grande discrétion.
Holmes et Watson commencent leur enquête et découvrent bientôt que la Duchesse de Rothbury n'était pas la seule à avoir reçu un portrait étrange ce jour-là. Mais comment sont-ils tous liés ? Et où est passé le portrait original de la Duchesse ?
Ce livre a été traduit de la version originale anglaise en utilisant l'IA Scribeshadow.
Ce qui aurait dû être un portrait ordinaire par l'artiste très demandé Julian Devaux se transforme en un mystère déroutant. Au lieu de sa propre image, le tableau récemment livré à la Duchesse montre un homme mystérieux assis dans sa bibliothèque—un homme qu'elle jure n'avoir jamais laissé entrer dans sa maison.
La Duchesse n'est pas seulement préoccupée par l'étranger dans le tableau, elle craint également que son portrait n'apparaisse dans la commande de quelqu'un d'autre, et que quelqu'un ne soit en train de contempler son image à ce moment même. Soucieuse de sa réputation et de son statut social, elle demande à Holmes et Watson d'enquêter sur l'affaire avec la plus grande discrétion.
Holmes et Watson commencent leur enquête et découvrent bientôt que la Duchesse de Rothbury n'était pas la seule à avoir reçu un portrait étrange ce jour-là. Mais comment sont-ils tous liés ? Et où est passé le portrait original de la Duchesse ?
Ce livre a été traduit de la version originale anglaise en utilisant l'IA Scribeshadow.
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Published July 18, 2024
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July 13, 2025
This short novel tells a new adventure of Holmes and Watson, serving as the first chapter of a brand-new series.
The plot is fairly simple and follows the two detectives as they search for a missing painting in an investigation that eventually unveils the mystery surrounding it.
It's a straightforward story, lacking the intriguing atmosphere and the sense of looming danger often found in Holmes' other cases. If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, you may find this tale a bit too gentle and "comfortable", more of a treasure hunt than a true investigation. But this is only the first volume.
I enjoy the author's writing style, even if the language sometimes feels a bit too modern. I’m hopeful that future books will bring more depth to the adventures.
The plot is fairly simple and follows the two detectives as they search for a missing painting in an investigation that eventually unveils the mystery surrounding it.
It's a straightforward story, lacking the intriguing atmosphere and the sense of looming danger often found in Holmes' other cases. If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, you may find this tale a bit too gentle and "comfortable", more of a treasure hunt than a true investigation. But this is only the first volume.
I enjoy the author's writing style, even if the language sometimes feels a bit too modern. I’m hopeful that future books will bring more depth to the adventures.
June 19, 2024
Entertaining Holmes listening 🎶🔰
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 5
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are approached by the Duchess about a painting. It turns out that four people have strange paintings. There is a happy ending.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of Sherlock Holmes mysteries novels 👍🔰. 2024
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 5
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are approached by the Duchess about a painting. It turns out that four people have strange paintings. There is a happy ending.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of Sherlock Holmes mysteries novels 👍🔰. 2024
August 21, 2025
It sits between 2 and 3 stars for me, and I quite honestly cannot justify rounding it up...
Not technically a criminal case per se, and I'm afraid that Holmes, as I perceive him, would not accept this investigation, for the lack of intellectual stimulus. Still, an interesting enough short story and not the worst characterisations I've encountered.
It's just... any traditional Holmesian pastiche that eschews Watson's PoV and goes for 3rd person omniscient narration needs to hit me harder.
Not technically a criminal case per se, and I'm afraid that Holmes, as I perceive him, would not accept this investigation, for the lack of intellectual stimulus. Still, an interesting enough short story and not the worst characterisations I've encountered.
It's just... any traditional Holmesian pastiche that eschews Watson's PoV and goes for 3rd person omniscient narration needs to hit me harder.
June 17, 2024
Holmes Oversimplified
Quick, easy, and a bit charming, this first book in a new series features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a more relaxed state of simple cases. Told in third person, nicely edited, and no stress of a prolonged mystery.
For more die-hard fans, this Holmes is oversimplified and a bit warmer in manner than he is known to be, but, in my view, better than some other depictions I've read....
Christa
Quick, easy, and a bit charming, this first book in a new series features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a more relaxed state of simple cases. Told in third person, nicely edited, and no stress of a prolonged mystery.
For more die-hard fans, this Holmes is oversimplified and a bit warmer in manner than he is known to be, but, in my view, better than some other depictions I've read....
Christa
June 12, 2024
A light hearted Holmes short story
Holmes received an urgent message to come to the estate of one of Londons leading socialites. When he and Watson arrive at the opulent estate they are asked to solve an art mixup. As Holmes digs into it he finds a series of odd occurrences. It has a surprise ending. A fun read.
Holmes received an urgent message to come to the estate of one of Londons leading socialites. When he and Watson arrive at the opulent estate they are asked to solve an art mixup. As Holmes digs into it he finds a series of odd occurrences. It has a surprise ending. A fun read.
August 21, 2025
Ms. Swift’s presentation of Holmes and Watson in this novella was spot-on in my interpretation of how “in-between” cases should be. Her plot is plausible, the writing easy to read, and the story moves along quickly, making this a perfect book for commuters, or one willing to stay up to read in one sitting.
June 12, 2024
Not a Holmes case.
Although interesting to go from one portrait to another, I can only believe that Holmes would be bored with this case.
Although interesting to go from one portrait to another, I can only believe that Holmes would be bored with this case.
January 16, 2025
Great and easy readable story. Quite enjoyed this. She does not write in the first person singular as Watson . Her narrative is tight and the story enjoyable.
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