A frantic mother comes to SHERLOCK HOLMES, begging him to find her son,
a navy officer who has not returned from the war in South Africa. He has
been labeled a deserter, yet she is sure he would never abandon his men.
Holmes and Watson begin their own inquiries, but encounter resistance
from the establishment, and an attempt is made on Holmes's life. So
begins a tale of intrigue and empire, as Holmes and Watson uncover a
conspiracy that goes far beyond one missing sailor...