About this title: Here is another wonderful Sherlock Holmes Pastiche from the prolific pen of Val Andrews. The author has a vast knowledge of conjuring and of Sherlockiana and in this exciting mystery he is able to combine both of his lifelong interests. The Egyptian Hall, Maskelyne's theatre of mystery, forms the perfect backdrop for this the most exciting and unusual adventure ever embarked upon by the famous sleuth and his faithful Boswell, Dr. Watson. The loss of an article of great value - the property of a titled lady - by a conjurer during the course of a stage trick is but the prelude to intrigue, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Breese Books
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780947533434ISBN:0947533435
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Breese Books
Date Published: 1993
Description: Trade Paperback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition. Flat spine and no creasing. A very bright attractive collectors grade copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Linford (Large Print)
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780708953464ISBN:0708953468
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Edition: 1st edition
Binding: SOFTCOVER
Publisher: Breese Books, London
Date Published: 1993
Description: FINE in None called for jacket. 112pp plus ads at rear...............[ CONDITION DETAILS: FINE, a very clean and tight copy, as new ].......Unless otherwise noted: 1st Edition means First Printing; books are in the original publishers binding; wrappers (present only if mentioned above) are complete, un-clipped and provided with transparent protectors. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Linford (Large Print)
Date Published: 01/09/1998
ISBN-13:9780708953464ISBN:0708953468
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Breese Books
Date Published: 1999-05
ISBN-13:9780947533434ISBN:0947533435
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Edition: True First Edition First Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Breeze Books, London
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780947533434ISBN:0947533435
Description: Very Good- Ex-Library Usual Markings. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Minimal wear to this copy. slight crese to first two pages but is minimal. mylar covered. nice copy. 112pp. read more
"The game is afoot once again when Holmes and Watson take on the Egyptian Hall Adventure. They receive a visit one evening from a famous conjurer, currently playing at the Egyptian Hall theater. It seems that one of his tricks went awry .... a titled woman's ring was given to him to use in a trick whereby the conjurer would smash it up, then reproduce it a couple of minutes later attached to a nosegay. But in this case, the ring did not magically reappear and the woman's not really happy about it. So enter Holmes and Watson, off to the Egyptian Hall theater. As they're watching the conjuror's performance, the show is interrupted, the conjuror goes off the stage, and soon there's a call for a doctor in the house. I won't say any more about the plot.
I'm a big fan of Sherlock Holmes pastiches; some are better than others and yet none match the quality of the original stories. So I do not judge the pastiches against the originals ... that would just be wrong. This one is much better than many I've read, as far as the story goes.
I'd recommend it to people who enjoy these kinds of stories, or to those who have read the originals and want something a little different. It's a very small book, but the story will keep you entertained."
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