Sherlock Holmes and The Unwanted Client

by Mabel Swift

Enigmatic fortune-teller Toby Knight visits 221B Baker Street seeking help with a sinister dilemma.

Holmes, a staunch sceptic of all things mystical, dismisses Knight as a charlatan who preys on the gullible and demands that Knight leave immediately

.Watson, moved by the fortune-teller’s distress, asks him to stay and reveal more about the issue concerning him.

Knight does so, confessing that some of his predictions have been eerily accurate, but with disastrous consequences for his clients, who then blamed Knight for their misfortunes.

Despite his misgivings, Holmes is intrigued by the details given by Knight and agrees to investigate the matter.

As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that someone is sabotaging Knight’s livelihood, and that more than one person would like to see Knight fail. But who?

Holmes’ sharp mind soon uncovers deceit and misdirection, which leads him to wonder if the prime suspect might just be the victim himself.

95 pages, Paperback

Published July 25, 2024

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining Holmes listening. 🎉😎🎵

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 8 of 8.

More to come?

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are approached by a magician. Holmes does not want anything to do with him but listens and helps. This leads to a happy ending.

I would recommend this series and author to readers of British mystery novels and fans of Sherlock Holmes. 2024

I never realized the number of authors writing Sherlock Holmes novels was so large. I have barely started and I am enjoying every story.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

this volume absolutely captures the dramatic petty behavior or holmes in a wholesome way.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent Holmes story

This starts out with Watson disagreeing with Holmes who does not want to take a case. Watson ultimately convinces Holmes they should take on this case. A fairly short story with several surprises. A fun read.

[Patrick Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read. It's closer the classic Sir Arthur style than some of the fantastic supernatural
Sherlock I have been seeing out there recently. Sherlock seems like a regular though very perceptive chactor in this one.

[P.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had an interesting twist where Holmes reluctantly accepted a case but only because it involved the welfare of others. It was well written, but not stellar. Still, it was a quick read and worthy of interest of any Holmes fan.

[Christa Saccullo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not Bad

A bit of a turn with fortune tellers. But even Mr. Knight couldn't predict what would happen to him, so Sherlock Holmes to the rescue...

Christa

[Keith Pratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holmes to the rescue

Just shows what a great detective Holmes is. Puts aside his views and helps someone indistress. Good outcome all round.