June, 1925. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are enjoying a relaxing summer evening in their home on the Sussex Downs. However, Russell soon receives a desperate telephone call from an old friend. Veronica's aunt, Lady Beaconsfield, has disappeared following a supervised outing from Hospital. In their search for the missing women, Russell and Holmes follow the trail from the cold, harsh wards of the hospital through to the ethereal beauty of Venice.
Perfecct reading for Sherlock Holmes fans.