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    Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag
    Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag
    Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag

    By Dick Gillman

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    In May, 1911, Holmes and Watson begin a troubling case when two of the 'Baker Street Irregulars' discover a dismembered body in a Gladstone bag which has been washed up at Waterloo Bridge. Holmes finds in the victim's clothes a mysterious code and on examination of the remains, suspects the involvement of a medical man. Watson has a flash of inspiration which takes our pair to Southwark Library where further discoveries are made. As a result of their enquiries, a surgeon and his daughter must try and clear their names. Holmes' solves the case but now must face his own demons, if justice is to be served.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateFeb 11, 2016
    ISBN9781311448132
    Sherlock Holmes and The Man in the Gladstone Bag
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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 Man in the Gladstone Bag - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      &

      The Man in

      the Gladstone Bag

      by Dick Gillman

      Copyright Dick Gillman 2016

      Smashwords Edition

      Cover image courtesy of David D

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      Chapter 1 – The Gladstone Bag

      It was on a sunny morning in May, 1911, that Holmes and I first became aware of the events that I was subsequently to record as 'The Man in the Gladstone Bag'.

      We had just finished taking breakfast and had retired to our respective armchairs when the front door bell rang furiously. Immediately, there were the sounds of young voices from the street below, crying out, Mr 'olmes! Mr 'olmes!. Instantly, Holmes sprang from his chair and raced to pull up one of our sash windows that overlooked Baker Street. Standing beside him and looking down, I could see two ragged urchins, dancing with excitement at our front door.

      What is it, Harry? called Holmes, as he leant out from the window.

      We've found bits of a body, we 'ave ...all chopped up and that. 'Orrible, it was!

      Holmes' face now looked grim and he beckoned towards the boys, saying, You'd better come up. Just as he said that, our front door opened and the two boys charged upstairs, ignoring the cries of a clearly outraged Mrs Hudson.

      Within moments, the two boys had burst into our rooms and stood before us, panting and wild eyed. A few seconds later, both were firmly grasped in the iron grip of a red faced Mrs Hudson.

      I'm sorry, Mr Holmes, they pushed their way past me. I'll remove them!

      Mrs Hudson moved to return the two squirming figures to the street when Holmes stepped forwards, saying, It's all right, Mrs Hudson. These two boys are in my pay and I expected them to report to me here.

      Mrs Hudson gave Holmes a questioning look whilst still holding firm to the boys. Are you sure, sir? I can take them, if you like?

      Holmes nodded and smiled. Thank you, but that won't be necessary.

      Releasing her grip, Mrs Hudson scowled at the two boys, turned on her heel and closed our sitting room door.

      Holmes returned to his chair and began to fill his pipe as he addressed the larger of the two boys. Now then, Harry, tell me what you found. Holmes pointed towards our settee. I hastily rose from my chair and placed a copy of ‘The Times’ on the red velvet before they sat down.

      Harry began, Well, sir, me and my mate Charlie ‘ere, we was down at the river bank, near Waterloo Bridge. We sees this little boat. Tied up, it was, so we fancies a bit of a lark on the river.

      We didn’t steal it or nothing, piped in Charlie, clearly not wanting to get into trouble.

      Holmes smiled and nodded and waited for Harry to continue.

      We had been splashing about a bit ‘cos there was only one oar and we drifted towards one of them big stone bits what holds up the bridge. Charlie spots something what’s been washed onto the stone and we sees it’s a Gladstone bag with a rope on the ‘andle.

      I thought it might be treasure! cried Charlie.

      Harry gave Charlie a playful thump, saying, "Shhh! Well, we struggled ‘ard as we pulls the bag into the boat. Heavy it

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