Seven tales that have appeared in various anthologies, including the MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories, from master pastiche author Arthur Hall.

A client who is uncertain of his brother's demise; a priest with a curious accent; a headless body recovered from the Thames. Is Holmes correct in deducing that these things indicate a threat to the prime minister?

Why is Mr. Michael Burlott constantly stalked by a man he does not know?

The Whitechapel murders continue. Is the murderer known as Jack the Ripper still at large?

A previous client enlists Holmes' help in convincing his cousin that she is not mad.

Why does Miss Elinora Todd deceive her brother by claiming to have meetings with a deceased woman?

Miss Laura Willis engages Holmes to discover why she was abducted and left to starve to death.

Inspector Lestrade asks Holmes to enquire into the sudden disappearance of a colleague.