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    Sherlock Holmes and The Lymington Affair
    Sherlock Holmes and The Lymington Affair
    Sherlock Holmes and The Lymington Affair
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Lymington Affair

    By Dick Gillman

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    Watson's keen interest in learning to sail prompts Holmes to take a rare break from Baker Street. Arriving in Lymington, Holmes intends to instruct Watson in the finer points of sailing. However, this is thwarted when Holmes falls desperately ill and poisoning on a grand scale is suspected. As Holmes recovers, Watson is tasked to gather evidence and a visit to his aunt exposes the true extent of the horror. Holmes's deductions and a reminder of Watson's embarassing exposure in old case inspires Holmes to present a chemical solution.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateMar 16, 2014
    ISBN9781310463037
    Sherlock Holmes and The Lymington 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 Lymington Affair - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      and

      The Lymington Affair

      By Dick Gillman

      Text copyright © 2013 Dick Gillman

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      Sherlock Holmes

      and

      The Lymington Affair

      Chapter 1 - The Round Pond

      It was a chance remark one Saturday in August 1900 that was to provide the spark for the Lymington Affair. In the early days of that month I had taken to joining the Honourable Peter Croft, an old school friend of mine in his hobby of model yacht sailing, this activity taking place on the Round Pond in Kensington Park. Being part of the 'crew' gave me some much needed exercise as I ran around the pond, ready to receive the yacht after its traverse.

      I had arranged to meet him at the pond but as I was preparing to leave, I looked around our rooms and noticed that Holmes was sitting hunched in his old leather armchair. This was a sure sign that he had begun to slip into one of his dark withdrawn moods. I knew this was due to there being nothing of late that was worthy to challenge his immense intellect.

      In an effort to drag him back from the brink I invited Holmes to accompany me. Holmes old fellow, would you care to join me in a little mental and physical exercise at the Round Pond?

      Holmes stirred listlessly. I knew this to be serious as there were not even the usual signs of frustration from him, the angrily tossed aside newspapers or the clothes thrown into corners. This being a clear indication of the ever pacing tiger within his head. I don't think so, Watson, I lack the energy for a walk.

      I had to think quickly or lose the moment. Ah, but this is something more. I am attempting to learn the art of sailing but undertaking this in miniature is, I fear, getting a little beyond me.

      I was heartened by Holmes's response as he straightened in his chair. Sailing you say?

      I nodded, Yes, an old school friend, Peter Croft is a member of the London Model Yacht Club and he sails a yacht of almost three feet in length on the Round Pond.

      Holmes rose from his chair saying, Then I am the man to assist you! Seeming to cast aside all dark thoughts and be invigorated by the challenge, Holmes reached for his jacket and coat and in a matter of moments we were off.

      It was but a short ride by cab to reach Kensington Park and then a stroll to the Round Pond. As it was a fine day there were many people taking the air. Couples strolled arm in arm, some with young children and there were Nannies in their black uniforms, fiercely guarding their wards tucked up in large black perambulators.

      Fellow model yachtsmen like ourselves could be seen either singly or in two’s and three’s around the edge of the pond, adjusting their yachts before sending them on their way across the pond. Some had taken to removing their shoes and stockings and then rolling up their trouser legs to enter the pond in order to more effectively launch their craft. This practice

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