SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Scorpion Sting

About SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Scorpion Sting

A deadly sting. A baffling crime. A case only Sherlock Holmes can unravel.

London, 1884. When a respected civil servant collapses and dies under mysterious circumstances, Inspector Lestrade turns to Sherlock Holmes for answers. But as Holmes, Lestrade, and Dr.

Watson probe deeper, they uncover a web of intrigue linked to India, and a shadowy adversary known only as The Scorpion. With Lestrade navigating pressure from Scotland Yard and the Home Office, the trio must combine their unique strengths to solve a mystery that threatens the stability of the Empire itself. A classic, Doyle‑faithful mystery featuring:• Holmes at the height of his deductive powers• Watson’s steady narration and emotional insight• Lestrade’s dogged police work• Victorian London’s fog‑shrouded streets• A puzzle of toxins, secrets, and hidden motivesFor readers who love: Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories • Victorian detective fiction • Gaslamp mysteries • Clever deductions • Atmospheric historical crime.