Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson return to the page in this collection of twelve stories originally published in 1927. The pair take on a variety of cases, ranging from a frantic plea for a family to be saved from the clutches of a vampire to uncovering the truth of the mysterious deaths of multiple young men in Sussex. Stolen gems, hired thugs and families shattered by jealousy all come together to ornament the enthralling closing chapter of Holmesā career as a detective and is sure to delight new readers and veteran fans alike.Ā