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    Sherlock Holmes and The Mazlov Knot
    Sherlock Holmes and The Mazlov Knot
    Sherlock Holmes and The Mazlov Knot
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Mazlov Knot

    By Dick Gillman

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    It was a visit by Mycroft Holmes to Baker Street that began a case that threatened to take Sherlock Holmes from us. Mycroft seeks to enlist the help of his brother to investigate the passing of sensitive information from The Bank of England. Holmes agrees and discovers that a senior figure at the bank is being blackmailed by none other than Julia Moriarty.

    The case seems resolved but the eminently wicked Julia Moriarty seeks revenge and deaths soon follow. Bodies bound with rope, tied with a peculiar knot, are retrieved from the Thames. Holmes is disturbed by the deaths and appears to fall into a deadly trap set by Moriarty. As a result, a familiar, though lifeless, figure is recovered from the Thames by the River Police. Watson is distraught at the loss of his friend and the Chapel of Rest of undertakers James Spinks in Baker Street forms the backdrop for the final chapter of this explosive story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateJan 22, 2017
    ISBN9781370933518
    Sherlock Holmes and The Mazlov Knot
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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 Mazlov Knot - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      &

      The Mazlov knot

      by Dick Gillman

      Copyright © Dick Gillman 2016

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      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 – A visit from Mycroft

      Chapter 2 – Sir Bernard Faulkes

      Chapter 3 – A body and a mystery

      Chapter 4 – Grave news

      Chapter 5 – The Mazlov Knot

      Chapter 6 – A body from the Thames

      Chapter 7 – Moriarty pays her respects

                Chapter 1 – A visit from Mycroft

      It was a pleasant evening in September, 1901, that saw Holmes and me begin the case that I have here recorded as that of 'The Mazlov Knot'.

      It was as we finished a fine dinner of lamb chops garnished with a little mint sauce, boiled carrots and new potatoes, followed by a slice of Mrs Hudson's most excellent apple pie with vanilla custard, that the sound of a Hansom pulling to a stop in the street below interrupted our thoughts.

      The bell in the hallway had remained silent as the front door closed and a now familiar tread was heard on the stairs. It was the rhythm of this that first alerted Holmes to the gravity of what was to follow.

      Hello. It seems that brother Mycroft is somewhat concerned. On saying this, Holmes rose from his chair and threw off some papers from our settee to make room for his brother. Within moments, the door to our rooms opened and it was immediately apparent that Mycroft Holmes was not his usual ebullient self.

      Slowly taking off his hat and coat, Mycroft turned and greeted us both, a nod in my direction and, in a strangely quiet voice, a brief Sherlock towards his brother.

      I have to say that I had seldom seen Mycroft so drawn. Lines of worry marked his face and he appeared to be particularly fatigued, almost stumbling, as he moved towards the settee.

      Holmes, I could see, had moved a little forward in his chair and now waited for his brother to tell all. Mycroft ran his hand across his brow and began his tale. Sherlock, the country faces a financial scandal that could finish London as a centre of banking. It appears that a very senior member of the governing body of the Bank of England is being blackmailed. As a result, extraordinarily sensitive information regarding the bank's future investment plans is being conveyed, via a third party, to a select group of investors and, possibly, elsewhere. This, in turn, is creating instability in the market and, indeed, shaking confidence in Britain itself.

      Holmes now sat back and engaged his brother with a questioning look, asking, This person, can he be named?

      Mycroft appeared uncomfortable before finally saying, Sir Bernard Faulkes. He is a member of the 'inner circle', if you will, at the Bank. He is privy to, and part of, the decision making process for all its major actions.

      Holmes now looked troubled and on lighting his pipe, he drew heavily upon it. Yes, indeed a sensitive matter. You wish me to take on the case?

      Mycroft nodded. His Majesty’s Government cannot be seen to be mounting an official investigation within the bank. That would only deepen suspicions that are already surfacing elsewhere regarding confidence in the Bank and, indeed, its financial practices. Mycroft edged forwards, his hands now clasped together, almost in prayer. This must be done with infinite delicacy, Sherlock. It is to be a private matter. Only the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer are aware of our meeting, such is its importance.

      Holmes nodded slowly, his lips compressed and, it seemed from his thoughtful expression, his mind was already beginning to consider the matter. Very well, Mycroft. I will seek to meet Sir Bernard tomorrow.

      Mycroft, I thought, looked a little relieved by this and, with a nod to us both, gathered his hat and coat and left.

      Holmes now drew up his knees to his chest before blowing out a thin ribbon of smoke towards the ceiling. This is indeed a serious matter, Watson. Whilst a case of blackmail may seem to be something trivial to the man in the street, in this case, it has far reaching implications for the entire nation. Holmes paused for a moment,

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