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    Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair
    Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair
    Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair

    By Dick Gillman

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    Little Alfie of the Baker Street Irregulars seeks the help of Holmes and Watson as his cousin Flora has been arrested and accused of a double murder. The investigation gets underway with a trip to the scene of the crime.

    Holmes is suspicious and, together with Watson, he travels incognito to The Imperial Gasworks. Their visit is both informative and productive involving a little deception and some slight of hand by Watson to obtain some Rattle-Jacks.

    The postmortem confirms Holmes suspicions but he now has to gather sufficient evidence to convince the Coroner and the jury that this is not in fact a case of murder.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateFeb 10, 2013
    ISBN9781301460175
    Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair
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    Dick Gillman

    Dick Gillman is a Yorkshireman in his 70's. He retired from teaching Science in 2005 and moved from the UK to Brittany, France, in 2008 with his wife Alex, Truffle, the Black Labrador and Poppy, the cat. As well as writing, he is an accomplished digital artist and lives near the coast where the rugged landscape and the Atlantic Ocean influence his artwork. He still has strong links with the UK where he visits his two grown up children and his four grandchildren.During his retirement he has written well over thirty Sherlock Holmes short stories, many of which are published here. Successfully publishing both e-books and paperbacks, he has also been selected to contribute many stories to the superb, World Record beating and ongoing MX Sherlock Holmes anthology. His stories appear in several volumes published by MX Publishing and also in the monthly case solving letters entitled 'Dear Mr Holmes' published by Letterjoy. More are to follow in the latest volumes by MX and Letterjoy.Watch out for further Sherlock Holmes short stories throughout 2022 and treat yourself to his very latest seven story collection, 'Julia Moriarty - in memorium' which contains all seven stories in which Holmes crosses swords with the beautiful, but deadly, Julia Moriarty. This is available an e-book and can be found as a paperback at all major online bookstores.

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      Sherlock Holmes and The Rattle-Jacks Affair - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      and

      The Rattle-Jacks Affair

      Second Edition.

      By Dick Gillman

      Copyright 2012 Dick Gillman

      Published at Smashwords.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favourite online bookstore and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 - Little Alfie

      Chapter 2 - Bow Street

      Chapter 3 - The Post-Mortem

      Chapter 4 - The House in Broad Street

      Chapter 5 - The Imperial Gasworks

      Chapter 6 - A little Chemistry

      Chapter 7 - A Former Tenant

      Chapter 8 - Doctor Parry

      Chapter 9 - The Inquest

      Chapter 10 - Making a Statement

      Sherlock Holmes and The Zhou Bell

      An invitation from afar!

      The Rattle-Jacks Affair

      By Dick Gillman

      Copyright 2013 Dick Gillman

      Cover image courtesy of Stockfreeimages.com

      Chapter 1 - Little Alfie

      It was a stormy evening in October 1901 when Holmes and I first became involved in the case I have recorded as 'The Rattle-Jacks Affair'. We had finished dinner and were just relaxing with a pipe of tobacco when a loud ringing of our door bell followed by raised voices caused Holmes to become instantly alert. A tumultuous staccato of footsteps on the stairs preceded our door flying open and two bedraggled figures hurtling into our rooms. Both were soaked to the skin and their entrance was swiftly followed by that of a clearly enraged Mrs Hudson. I'm sorry sir, they pushed past me and...

      Holmes held up his hand saying, It’s alright Mrs Hudson, they are friends.

      Mrs Hudson still seemed unsure as she watched the two sodden figures steadily drip rain upon our carpet. If you say so sir... She looked again at the rain soaked, shivering children standing before her and her heart clearly softened. I’ll bring some tea and some towels.

      Holmes had instantly recognised the diminutive figure of 'Little Alfie', a member of the Baker Street Irregulars who was tightly clutching the hand of a girl of about 14 years. Holmes beckoned the pair forward. Come Alfie, bring your friend nearer the fire. Alfie looked at his companion who towered a good head and shoulders above him. He nodded and still grasping her hand tightly, he led her towards our welcoming fire.

      It was a good minute or so before Alfie spoke. Steam was starting to rise from the pair as they stood before the fire. Please Mr Holmes, this is my cousin Lucy. Her sister Flora is in bad trouble, she has been arrested for murder and she ain’t done it, honest.

      Holmes put down his pipe and leant forward in his chair. Murder you say, when was this?

      Lucy looked up and in a quiet voice filled with emotion mumbled, Yesterday sir, they came and took her to Bow Street...in irons, sir. She began to sob softly.

      Mrs Hudson appeared with a tray of hot tea

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