For the first time, here are the long-lost records of four intriguing
mysteries solved by the famous English detective Sherlock Holmes when he
traveled to Montana in the late 1800s. Using his inimitable eye for
clues, his astounding deductive reasoning, and - when necessary - clever
subterfuge, Holmes solves a very public murder at the famous Opera
House, a supernatural theft of gold at a mine near Georgetown Lake, the
disturbing threats to Copper King Marcus Daly's most famous racehorse,
and the sudden odd behavior of a miner's wife. As usual, these cases
were recorded by Dr. John H. Watson, Holmes' affable companion and
chronicler, but Watson's accounts were lost for more than a century.
They were recently discovered in an old safe in Anaconda's Hearst Free
Library by researcher John. S. Fitzpatrick, who edited the manuscripts
for publication. Not only are the actual crimes unique and challenging,
but the stories are filled with fascinating details of life in early-day
Montana--details that amply illustrate Holmes' superb powers of
observation. This immensely entertaining book is certain to delight all
fans of detective stories, mysteries, and Sherlock Holmes.