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Cases of Singular Interest #6
Sherlock Holmes: The Colours at Waterloo and Other Stories
Did Ensign the Hon. Ian Lewin, 112th Foot, deliberately allow the French to capture his regiment's flag? A seventy-year-old cold case of cowardice in the face of the enemy leads Holmes to France on the trail of the missing Waterloo colour.
Five traditional stories narrated by Doctor Watson and with an occasional wry twist.
In 'Angelique', Holmes is incapacitated by fever and he requires his fellow lodger Doctor Watson to act as his sleuthhound in a missing persons case. Watson is constrained by Holmes to procure “raw facts, my dear fellow. Do not expend your energy in analysis: leave that to me.” Watson’s investigation uncovers two separate, competing conspiracies, with each conspirator plotting the destruction of the other.
'The Waterloo Colour' has Holmes investigating a seventy-year-old mystery that has spawned at least one duel and has had two families at each others’ throats for a generation.
The story of 'The Benevolent and Virtuous Order of the Swamp Python' sees a Chinese secret society, attempt to establish itself in South London and Holmes’ use of the most modern technology to thwart them.
In 'The Abominable Madame Ricoletti', the escape of a patient from the lunatic asylum at Broadmoor puts Holmes, Watson and Lestrade at terrible risk.
In 'Amity Among Nations', Holmes must find the source of a leak of diplomatic secrets that might be a catalyst for war between Great Britain and the United States.
Five traditional stories narrated by Doctor Watson and with an occasional wry twist.
In 'Angelique', Holmes is incapacitated by fever and he requires his fellow lodger Doctor Watson to act as his sleuthhound in a missing persons case. Watson is constrained by Holmes to procure “raw facts, my dear fellow. Do not expend your energy in analysis: leave that to me.” Watson’s investigation uncovers two separate, competing conspiracies, with each conspirator plotting the destruction of the other.
'The Waterloo Colour' has Holmes investigating a seventy-year-old mystery that has spawned at least one duel and has had two families at each others’ throats for a generation.
The story of 'The Benevolent and Virtuous Order of the Swamp Python' sees a Chinese secret society, attempt to establish itself in South London and Holmes’ use of the most modern technology to thwart them.
In 'The Abominable Madame Ricoletti', the escape of a patient from the lunatic asylum at Broadmoor puts Holmes, Watson and Lestrade at terrible risk.
In 'Amity Among Nations', Holmes must find the source of a leak of diplomatic secrets that might be a catalyst for war between Great Britain and the United States.
- GenresHistorical Mystery
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2019
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About the author
Mike Hogan
31 books33 followersI've lived most of my life in Africa, Asia and the Far East manufacturing handicrafts and teaching. I decided to quit regular work and write. There wasn't really a plan, just an instinct that I could write in different historical and contemporary settings.
I completed a Sherlock Holmes novel trilogy in which Winston Churchill, aged twelve, joins Sherlock and Watson at 221B Baker Street. All are available on Amazon.
My semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel, Hamlet and Me is on on Kindle and soon in paperback. A boy learns about life as he moonlights at the Old Vic theatre in London during the rehearsals for the O'Toole Hamlet in 1963.
Two collections of Sherlock Holmes short stories are also on Kindle and paperback, and another novel, Sherlock Holmes - The Scottish Question, are published, and I will make Hamlet and Me and a book set in Ancient Rome in 475 AD available on paperback in 2016.
My comedy on the aftermath of the crazy 2016 US presidential elections on Kindle and in paperback.
Have a look at my blog for other stories.
I completed a Sherlock Holmes novel trilogy in which Winston Churchill, aged twelve, joins Sherlock and Watson at 221B Baker Street. All are available on Amazon.
My semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel, Hamlet and Me is on on Kindle and soon in paperback. A boy learns about life as he moonlights at the Old Vic theatre in London during the rehearsals for the O'Toole Hamlet in 1963.
Two collections of Sherlock Holmes short stories are also on Kindle and paperback, and another novel, Sherlock Holmes - The Scottish Question, are published, and I will make Hamlet and Me and a book set in Ancient Rome in 475 AD available on paperback in 2016.
My comedy on the aftermath of the crazy 2016 US presidential elections on Kindle and in paperback.
Have a look at my blog for other stories.
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January 11, 2023
I particularly read this book because of the story about 'The Waterloo Colour' since I have read many books on the Waterloo Campaign. It's a fascinating battle, and this story was interesting although had the subtle effect of throwing well-known facts in just because the author could.
The drawing of Jeremy Brett on the cover was excellent.
The drawing of Jeremy Brett on the cover was excellent.
January 4, 2024
A very good set of five short stories, each is unique in its situation. The title story had my attention, which I reread just for fun. The other four stories were in keeping with what I want in a Sherlock Holmes tale. Each was better than the one before. This version of Watson is grand, a stuffy old Englishman who is truly able to laugh at himself.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
July 11, 2020
My personal favorite of Mike Hogan
The Waterloo Colour brought tears to my eyes as the story concluded. This story alone merits the 5 🌟 + that I ascribe to this remarkable endeavor by Mr. Hogan.
The Waterloo Colour brought tears to my eyes as the story concluded. This story alone merits the 5 🌟 + that I ascribe to this remarkable endeavor by Mr. Hogan.
October 28, 2020
Great read
Very interesting book, felt as I was reading one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books on Sherlock Holmes. Enjoyed the stories and plan to read more from the author.
Very interesting book, felt as I was reading one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books on Sherlock Holmes. Enjoyed the stories and plan to read more from the author.
October 27, 2019
DNF. Just couldn't get beyond the bit where Holmes and Watson are staring at each other in confusion over what's for dinner. Confusion. Here Holmes isn't clever, or much of a thinker. He just knows people who know people.
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