The Veiled Detective

The Veiled Detective

by David Stuart Davies (Author)

Synopsis

It is 1880 and a young Sherlock Holmes arrives in London to pursue a career as a private detective. He soon attracts the attention of the criminal mastermind, Professor James Moriarty, who decides that he must control this fledgling genius. What happens next is both shocking and thrilling. The Veiled Detective takes a fresh, exciting and controversial look at the relationship between the great detective Sherlock Holmes, his friend and chronicler, Doctor John H. Watson and Professor Moriarty. The novel deconstructs the myth of Sherlock Holmes and reveals a fascinating and excitingly dramatic alternative view of the man. The novel will amaze and thrill readers of crime fiction as the truth is finally revealed about the world's most famous detective.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Published: 30 Apr 2004

ISBN 10: 0709075790
ISBN 13: 9780709075790

Author Bio
David Stuart Davies is a writer, playwright and editor. He is the editor of Sherlock magazine and the author of several books on Sherlock Holmes including four novels and Bending the Willow: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes and Starring Sherlock Holmes dealing with the media career of the Great Detective. David's award winning play, Sherlock Holmes - The Last Act is still touring and this year has visited places as diverse as Buffalo, Verona and Antibes. David is a member of the national committee of the Crime Writer's Association and edits their monthly magazine, Red Herrings. He is married to Kathryn and lives happily with her in Yorkshire in a house which has many bookcases and a large wine rack.