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    Sherlock Holmes and The Angel's Trumpet
    Sherlock Holmes and The Angel's Trumpet
    Sherlock Holmes and The Angel's Trumpet
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Angel's Trumpet

    By Dick Gillman

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    A worried Mrs Hudson approaches Holmes and Watson after a conversation with her niece. The niece's employer, the wife of a French aviation pioneer, is a socialite and when visitors fall ill at her tea parties, Holmes is obliged to investigate. Holmes seeks an invitation to tea and after a fearful crash landing, an injured pilot and a sketchbook full of secrets, Holmes now has the ideal opportunity to investigate further. What they find reminds Watson of his army days in India and after a visit to Kew Gardens, Holmes's suspicions are confirmed. It is necessary to act quickly if a national scandal is to be prevented.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateApr 18, 2015
    ISBN9781311842763
    Sherlock Holmes and The Angel's Trumpet
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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 Angel's Trumpet - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes & The Angel’s Trumpet

      By Dick Gillman

      Text copyright © 2015 Dick Gillman

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      Sherlock Holmes & The Angel's Trumpet

      by

      Dick Gillman

      Chapter 1 – The house in Portman Square.

      It was an unusual conversation one evening in Baker Street, towards the end of October 1901, which began the curious case that I have here recorded as that of 'The Angel's Trumpet'. We had just finished dinner and Mrs Hudson was clearing our dining table when Holmes noticed that she had paused and was looking directly towards him. She seemed troubled, it was as though she was about to say something but was unsure of herself.

      What is it Mrs Hudson? asked Holmes, clearly sensing that something was amiss.

      Mrs Hudson looked away, saying, Why, it's nothing really, Mr Holmes. You will think me a silly old woman...

      Holmes rose from his leather armchair and walked towards Mrs Hudson, gently taking her arm and guiding her to our settee, saying, That is something I would never do. Please, sit for a moment.

      Mrs Hudson gave the briefest of smiles and sat. Her hands, I saw, were constantly twisting at the material of her apron. Well, sir, I am concerned about my niece, Charlotte. She obtained a position as a maid at an address in Portman Square a few months ago and has been very happy there.

      But circumstances have changed? asked Holmes.

      Mrs Hudson nodded. Yes sir. I had occasion to have tea with my niece last Thursday as she has the afternoon off. She told me that the previous day a lady, Mrs Mayfield, who had been visiting her employer, had quite suddenly been taken ill and a doctor had been called. She said that the lady had been in a terrible state, sir, seeing things and the like.

      Holmes was now sitting back in his chair with his forefinger to his lips. Yes, I can see that that would be worrisome for your niece. Has anything like this happened before?

      Mrs Hudson now looked concerned. Well, that's the worry, Mr Holmes. Only two weeks previous, another lady caller mentioned that she had felt unwell after her visit. Mrs Hudson moved a little further forwards on the settee, saying, My niece wasn't eavesdropping, sir, she only heard it in passing whilst bringing in the tea, you understand. She is a sensitive child and I am most concerned.

      Holmes nodded. Yes, yes, quite. Have you the name and address of your niece's employer? asked Holmes.

      I knew that Mrs Hudson must have been truly worried because, as we watched, she withdrew from her apron pocket a small scrap of paper and handed it to Holmes. Here it is, sir. I took the liberty of writing it down, in case you might….

      Holmes smiled and leant forwards, taking the paper and patting Mrs Hudson's hand, saying, Of course, leave it with me, Mrs Hudson.

      Mrs Hudson smiled

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