Sherlock Holmes: The Dead Man's Hand
(2026)(A book in the Watson Chronicles series)
A novel by Christopher D Abbott
SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Dead Man’s Hand
Sherlock Holmes is called to Belgravia to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Penbury, a woman who has slipped into hiding with no explanation. Meanwhile, Scotland Yard breaks up an illegal card den, where one player lies dead over his final hand. Superintendent Bradstreet believes the cards hold a clue — and only Holmes can see it.
A classic, Doyle‑faithful mystery featuring: • Holmes at the height of his deductive powers • Watson’s steady narration and emotional insight • London’s fog‑shrouded streets and winter gloom
For readers who love: Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories • Victorian detective fiction • Gaslamp mysteries • Clever deductions • Atmospheric historical crime.
Sherlock Holmes: The Dead Man’s Hand is a brand‑new, traditional Sherlock Holmes adventure in The Watson Chronicles, perfect for fans of Conan Doyle, Lyndsay Faye, Nicholas Meyer, and classic British mysteries.
Genre: Historical Mystery
Sherlock Holmes is called to Belgravia to investigate the disappearance of Mrs Penbury, a woman who has slipped into hiding with no explanation. Meanwhile, Scotland Yard breaks up an illegal card den, where one player lies dead over his final hand. Superintendent Bradstreet believes the cards hold a clue — and only Holmes can see it.
A classic, Doyle‑faithful mystery featuring: • Holmes at the height of his deductive powers • Watson’s steady narration and emotional insight • London’s fog‑shrouded streets and winter gloom
For readers who love: Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories • Victorian detective fiction • Gaslamp mysteries • Clever deductions • Atmospheric historical crime.
Sherlock Holmes: The Dead Man’s Hand is a brand‑new, traditional Sherlock Holmes adventure in The Watson Chronicles, perfect for fans of Conan Doyle, Lyndsay Faye, Nicholas Meyer, and classic British mysteries.
Genre: Historical Mystery