THE SECRET CASES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (SIGNED)

Paperback. SIGNED. The author reimagines the iconic detective tackling seven historical mysteries, narrated by Dr. Watson. Unearthed from secret files after decades, the stories blend fact and fiction, covering scandals like King George V’s alleged bigamy, the 1907 Irish Crown Jewels theft, and President Faure’s suspicious death post-Dreyfus affair. Holmes also confronts notorious Edwardian murder trials, showcasing his deductive prowess. Written in a style mimicking Conan Doyle, the collection offers a leisurely, historical twist on the classic tales, though Holmes’s presence sometimes feels peripheral, overshadowed by richly detailed real-world events. 343pp. p/back. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY DONALD THOMAS. Also includes a loosely inserted HANDWRITTEN NOTE. V. lightly browned pp. o/w Nr. F. with no creasing to covers.