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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle - cover

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Daunt Books

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Summary

Found at the corner of Goodge Street, a goose and a black felt hat. Mr Henry Baker can have the same by applying at 6.30 this evening at 221B, Baker Street.
It's the 27th of December and Sherlock Holmes has a new mystery to solve. Who is the unlucky owner of the festive goose dropped on Tottenham Court Road on Christmas morning – and just how much do they know about the priceless gem hidden inside it?
In this classic Christmas tale, Holmes and Watson take us on a riotous ride through London in search of the answer to a most singular and whimsical problem.
Available since: 12/27/2018.
Print length: 28 pages.

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