The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure - Hardcover

The Stone of Destiny: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure is written by Richard T Ryan. This hardback edition was published on 5th June 2017.

Key details

• Author: Richard T Ryan
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN: 9781787050822
• Page count: 264
• Publication date: 5th June 2017

Synopsis

During Queen Victoria’s elaborate funeral, Irish separatists break into Westminster Abbey and steal the Coronation Stone, used for the crowning of English monarchs since the 14th century. After Mycroft brings news of the theft, Sherlock Holmes is charged with recovering the stone and returning it to England.

Holmes and Watson travel to Ireland in disguise, attempting to infiltrate the Irish Republican Brotherhood, whom they believe responsible. Alongside the stone’s colourful history, the narrative introduces historical figures including a young Michael Collins, John Theodore Tussaud and George Bradley, then dean of Westminster, with references to Victorian luminaries such as Joseph Lister and Frederick Treves. Written for readers who enjoy Conan Doyle’s detective and historical settings, this adventure raises the stakes as Holmes faces a king who will not ascend the throne until order is restored.

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