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New Sherlock Holmes Mysteries #38

The Adventure of the Missing Better Half

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING BETTER HALF. Did you ever wonder what happened to Godfrey Staunton, the missing Three-Quarter, after Holmes tracked him down and found him, racked with sobs and bitter grief, beside his beloved deceased wife? This story tells you. His life got much better. He met an exceptional young woman, Millicent Brocklehurst, and fell in love, and got married. He was chosen to play on England's National Team in the 1899 Home Nations Championship games. Life was good. ... and then it got much worse. Bribery, beating, murder and more. He comes back to Sherlock Holmes in desperation. Together -- Godfrey Staunton, Dr. Leslie Armstrong, Dr. Watson, and Sherlock Holmes -- must stop an unspeakable crime taking place. Will they succeed in time? Will Godfrey's life be changed forever? This 38th New Sherlock Holmes Mystery is a tribute to The Adventure of the Missing Three Quarter. Buy it now and enjoy.

381 pages, Paperback

Published September 18, 2019

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Craig Stephen Copland

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June 13, 2024
Entertaining Holmes listening ✨🎎🎆🎧

This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 38 of 50

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by a rugby player needing help. They are successful in their investigation uncovering the killers.

I would recommend this series and author to readers of British mystery novels and fans of Sherlock Holmes. 2024
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July 1, 2024
Sorry, I am all Sherlocked out. I need to take a break from Mr Copland’s work. I have read and enjoyed all up until now
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October 29, 2019
Fictional history?

I am not familiar with the game of ruby so this story had little charm for me. Hoever,I can confirm that Mr Copland remains one of the better writers of Holmes pastches.. As a patch it automatic loses one star..Doyle is always a five star singularity
43 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2019
Very good

Another good one. The plot was interesting and it kept me reading on. A good addition to the collection. Read it
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