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    Sherlock Holmes and The Fallen Photographer
    Sherlock Holmes and The Fallen Photographer
    Sherlock Holmes and The Fallen Photographer
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    Sherlock Holmes and The Fallen Photographer

    By Dick Gillman

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    An attack in February, 1902, upon Henry Bamford, an eminent forensic photographer, brings him to seek out Holmes’ help, However, even as Holmes is considering the case, Bamford is cruelly murdered. Holmes feels a measure of guilt from his inaction and is joined in finding the killer by Bamford's house guest, a young Frenchman, Edmond Locard. Locard is an aspiring criminologist and It is he that proposes his new, and intriguing, 'contact' theory.
    Examining the evidence together, it is the fallen photographer’s own work that seems to provide the clues which point toward the shadowy world of espionage that Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, inhabits. Deduction, a none too elegant disguise and splendid deception leads to a final denouement. Here, Watson stands alone and unarmed, facing a ruthless killer and is only a hair trigger away from certain death.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDick Gillman
    Release dateJun 29, 2017
    ISBN9781370708772
    Sherlock Holmes and The Fallen Photographer
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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 Fallen Photographer - Dick Gillman

      Sherlock Holmes

      &

      The Fallen

      Photographer

      By Dick Gillman

      Copyright Dick Gillman 2017

      All Rights Reserved

      Smashwords Edition

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      courtesy of Justin Cormack.

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      Chapter 1 – Henry Bamford

      It was an unexpected visitor to Baker Street one afternoon in February, 1902 that was to begin the case that I have recorded here as that of ‘The Fallen Photographer’. Holmes and I had retired to our respective armchairs, feeling replete after a fine luncheon of mutton stew served with boiled vegetables, when our door bell was heard to ring in the hallway below. Holmes, I saw, was immediately alert, listening intently, hoping to catch a snatch of the conversation between our visitor and Mrs Hudson.

      Within moments, footsteps were heard upon the stairs. Those of Mrs. Hudson were immediately recognisable but the step of our visitor was indeed intriguing. It seemed, on occasion, to falter, lacking the usual steady rhythm of a person climbing our stairs. Now, with his interest piqued, Holmes moved forwards onto the edge of his chair, eager to meet our visitor.

      The brief knock on our door and the appearance of a slightly disgruntled Mrs Hudson was the forerunner to the entrance of our guest.

      Standing a little stiffly, Mrs Hudson raised an eyebrow and gave Holmes a somewhat chastening look before announcing, A gentleman to see you Mr Holmes. Shall I bring up some tea?

      Holmes smiled sweetly, saying, That would be most kind, it would seem that Mr Bamford might be in need of some refreshment. I blinked in amazement and looked towards our visitor, who, from his expression, was visibly shaken on hearing Holmes speak his name.

      The figure before me was one that I did not recognize. He was a man of middle years and medium build, clean shaven and with now greying, brown hair. His face was angular and his expression, whilst keen and alert, was one of confusion and, perhaps, even of suspicion. Seeing our guest’s indecision as to what to do next, I rose and guided him to our settee.

      Our visitor smiled nervously as he sat, his limbs held tightly against his body. The leather satchel that he had carried on his shoulder was now, I noticed, placed most carefully across his lap and guarded by his forearms.

      Holmes’ eyes sparkled as he looked towards me, saying, Let me introduce Mr Henry Bamford, Watson. A gentleman whose work is, indeed, well known to me and is often, I feel, underrated in some quarters

      I was puzzled, as the name was unfamiliar. Looking towards our visitor, he again seemed shocked, stammering, Yes… yes, I am Henry Bamford, Mr Holmes… but I do not believe that I have ever met you before.

      Holmes reached for his Persian slipper tobacco pouch and nodded as he began to fill one of his briars. You are indeed correct, Mr Bamford, for we have not met before… but it is plain to me who you are. Tamping the tobacco down in the bowl of his pipe, Holmes then struck a match on the fender whilst asking, Tell me, Mr Bamford, are you aware of the reason why you were attacked?

      I looked on in some amazement. As Holmes said this, I found that I had to rush forwards and give some support to our new friend who was seen to slump on our

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