The Sherlock Holmes Mysteries Books 1 to 5

Book 1 - Sherlock Holmes and The Missing Portrait

Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson face a perplexing puzzle when the Duchess of Rothbury asks them for help.
What should have been a routine portrait by the sought-after artist Julian Devaux turns into a baffling mystery. Instead of her own image, the Duchess' recently-delivered painting shows a mysterious man seated in her library—a man she swears she's never let into her house.
The Duchess is not only concerned about the stranger in the painting, she is also worried that her likeness might appear in someone else’s commissioned portrait, and someone might be gazing upon her likeness at that very moment. Concerned about her reputation and social standing, she asks Sherlock and Dr Watson to look into the matter using their utmost discretion.

Book 2 - Sherlock Holmes and The Haunted Museum

Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are asked to investigate mysterious hauntings that are taking place at a waxworks museum.
The owner of the museum, Mr Chamberlain, has received reports of objects moving on their own, eerie sounds echoing through the walls, and ghostly figures moving through the many corridors of the old building. As the rumours increase, and his visitor numbers fall as a result, Mr Chamberlain asks Holmes and Watson to find out what, or who is causing the disturbances.

Book 3 - Sherlock Holmes and The Hasty Holiday

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson receive a visit from a client by the name of Mrs Fairfax. She is highly concerned about the welfare of her sister, Miss Dorothy Davenport, and enlists their help.
Mrs Fairfax tells them her sister left London suddenly and is now in Devon, apparently enjoying a holiday she won. Taking off on such notice is completely out of character for Miss Davenport, and her sister is worried Dorothy has been lured away for dubious reasons.

Book 4 - Sherlock Holmes and The Baker Street Thefts

A distraught Mrs Hudson informs Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson that suspected thefts are taking place on Baker Street, right under their noses. She is worried the thief will target their home next.
Holmes and Watson leap into action and begin an in-depth investigation. They start with the latest victim, Mrs Thompson, who is adamant her beloved brooch has been stolen from her bedroom, even though there are no signs of forced entry to her home.
Following discussions with others in similar situations, Sherlock and Dr Watson are convinced there is a thief at large on Baker Street.


Book 5 - Sherlock Holmes and The Lamplighter’s Mystery

Holmes and Watson are visited by a lamplighter who claims his work is being sabotaged.
The lamplighter, Percy Wentworth, explains that some of his tools have been damaged or stolen. In addition, some of the lamps on his round are being extinguished during the night by an unknown hand, which could not only affect the safety of the general public, but could lead to the loss of his job.
When Holmes asks if Wentworth knows who could be behind the troubles, the lamplighter gives them the name of a rival who has made no secret of his desire to have Wentworth’s round for himself. He also tells them about a shadowy figure who has been following him on many occasions.