Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk

Holmes and Stamford return in twisty Victorian mystery! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Horowitz and classic crime fiction. Are some secrets worth killing for...?

London, 1877

The unveiling of a new specimen of the extinct Great Auk leads to accusations of fraud against the British Museum and a ferocious attack on the exhibit by ornithologist Charles Smith.

Sherlock Holmes is tasked with saving the reputation of the museum, but before long, Smith is found murdered.

Police think it was a random robbery gone wrong but when Holmes examines the crime scene, he is sure there is more to it.

Aided by his loyal friend Mr Stamford, Holmes is determined to discover if the museum has something to hide.

Is there more to the legend of the Great Auk? Why has this exhibit attracted so much controversy?

Could more lives be in danger...?

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE LEGEND OF THE GREAT AUK is the fifth Victorian crime thriller in the Early Casebook of Sherlock Holmes series.

THE EARLY CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES: BOOK 1: Sherlock Holmes and the Rosetta Stone Mystery BOOK 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Explorers' Club BOOK 3: Sherlock Holmes and the Ebony Idol BOOK 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Persian Slipper BOOK 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of the Great Auk BOOK 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Duelling Dukes BOOK 7: Sherlock Holmes and the Mycroft Incident BOOK 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Cabinet of Wonders