The Bodymaster As our flashback to the Valley of Fear continues, we meet more key players in this story from the past. There's McMurdo's new love, a young woman named Ettie, and a romantic rival for her affections, Ted Baldwin. McMurdo is part of

The ManThe second part of our story takes us back in time to the origins of the Valley of Fear. In the American West, we meet a man named Jack McMurdo, who has a murky past and a quick temper. He is on his way to the mining town of Vermissa, though his p

The SolutionThe first part of our story concludes with Holmes revealing the dramatic truth of the tragedy of Birlstone, and what really happened to Mr. Douglas. It is a shocking conclusion, but only the beginning of an even more mysterious past that will

A Dawning LightHaving acquainted themselves with the important people in the case, it's now time for Holmes and Watson to start exploring their theories of what happened that fateful night. Meanwhile, Inspector Mac and local policeman White Mason hav

The People of the DramaThe investigation of Douglas's murder continues with interviews with the key players. The butler, the housekeeper, the friend, and the wife are all thoroughly questioned by Holmes and Inspector Mac. From these, we learn that Do

DarknessHolmes, Watson, and Inspector Mac reach Birlstone and begin their investigation with an examination of the scene of the crime. Things are peculiar, and of course, Holmes is the first to notice them. From confusing footprints to items that don&#39

The Tragedy of BirlstoneBefore proceeding too much further with the investigation, Watson gives us the background for the case at hand. Who was Mr. Douglas? Who are the key players around him? What was the environment like at Birlstone? And most importan

Sherlock Holmes DiscoursesHolmes and Watson are joined by Inspector MacDonald from Scotland Yard, who has brought the news of Douglas's murder at Birlstone. Holmes is convinced this is the work of the master of crime, Professor Moriarty, and makes a

The WarningA new saga begins, as Holmes and Watson face off against Holmes's toughest opponent yet - Professor Moriarty. Upon receiving a cipher from one of Moriarty's agents, Holmes deduces that someone named Douglas at Birlstone House is in dan

The mystery at Copper Beeches reaches its thrilling conclusion as Holmes reveals the truth behind all of the suspicious occurrences. Once again, Holmes has put another case to bed - and this week's story will put you to bed, too, as it carries you off