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    Sherlock Holmes and The Highgate Magician
    Sherlock Holmes and The Highgate Magician
    Sherlock Holmes and The Highgate Magician
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Highgate Magician

    By Dick Gillman

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    A visit from a distressed Mr James Carlisle Scott, a stage magician, begins a case triggered by the disappearance on stage of his assistant. It is a case that will draw Holmes and Watson into the world of international intrigue where state secrets are bartered. A Prussian diplomat working as an aide to the Kaiser is enraged by Holmes's activities at the theatre where he is appearing as a classical pianist. However, a stormy encounter between the pair inadvertently saves Holmes from certain death. Mycroft is at odds with his brother after a secret deal, struck by the British Government, is discovered by Holmes. The involvement of an old foe threatens to tear Sherlock and Mycroft apart. It is only Holmes's unique skills of observation and deduction coupled with swift, yet comedic, action that can perhaps halt a very public assassination. If the assassin succeeds, there may well be war in Europe.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateMar 1, 2014
    ISBN9781311656650
    Sherlock Holmes and The Highgate Magician
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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 Highgate Magician - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      and

      The Highgate Magician

      By Dick Gillman

      Text Copyright © 2013 Dick Gillman

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      Cover image courtesy of lusi at Stock.xchg

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      The Highgate Magician

      By Dick Gillman

      Chapter 1 – ‘The Great Borodino’

      It was a pleasant afternoon at the beginning of June 1897 when Holmes and I first became acquainted with Mr James Carlisle Scott. A gentleman who was to be the catalyst for the case I have here recorded as that of ‘The Highgate Magician’.

      Holmes and I had just enjoyed a rather splendid cup of Darjeeling and were reaching for our pipes when Holmes edged forwards in his leather armchair, his head slightly to one side and was seen to be straining to hear something in the street below.

      What is it Holmes? I enquired.

      Holmes stood and pulled aside the net curtain to gain a better view of Baker Street and more particularly, the approach to the front door of 221b. He raised an eyebrow and his face bore a wry smile. Ha! Here is a fellow with some purpose, Watson.

      I stood and moved to the window. In the street below could be seen a rather rotund figure berating all about him and pushing his way through the throng of inhabitants of our metropolis who were going about their business. Apparently, in doing so, these poor souls were impeding this gentleman’s progress to our door.

      It seems, Watson, that we are to have a visitor and one that is in exceedingly great haste to consult us.

      At that moment, our doorbell was rung in a manner which I can only assume reflected the urgency of this gentleman’s desire to seek us out. No sooner had the ringing ceased and the door had been answered than there could be plainly heard the thunder of feet upon the stairs as our visitor ascended. This was followed by clatter of much lighter steps as Mrs Hudson followed in hot pursuit.

      Within moments our sitting room door flew open and in burst a figure, clearly dishevelled and exhausted by his endeavours. Almost immediately the most disgruntled figure of Mrs Hudson was framed in the doorway.

      Mrs Hudson’s face was puce with both anger and exertion. I’m sorry Mr Holmes, this ‘gentleman’ forced his way past me and ran up the stairs. Shall I call a constable?

      Holmes ran his expert eye over the figure of our visitor who was now standing, panting and supporting himself on the back of one of our dining chairs.

      No, no... that will not be necessary, Mrs Hudson, I do not think we are in any danger…either real or imagined.

      At this, I saw the expression on the man’s face change to one of surprise. It was for a moment as if Holmes had said something that had resonated with our guest in an unexpected way.

      Mrs Hudson gave our visitor a hard stare, saying, Very well, sir. She straightened and smoothed her apron with both

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