The Sleeper's Cache

The Redacted Sherlock Holmes

By: Orlando Pearson

Narrated by: Steve White

Mycroft gives Holmes an urgent commission to find documents hidden by Oberstein, the spy arrested at the end of The Bruce Partington Plans, although this commission arises out of a diplomatic deal over which Holmes has the gravest misgivings.

In a coup de maitre, Holmes finds the documents at the very last point in the time given to him by Mycroft, but Mycroft is totally distracted when he delivers them.

Holmes instigates investigations of his own and uncovers a shocking scandal. But will he be able to pursue his investigation to its natural conclusion, or will realpolitik intervene?

A thought-provoking mixture of detection and morality.

©2018 Orlando Pearson (P)2018 MX Publishing

Tale of political intrigue

Explains the lack of appearances of Mycroft Holmes in later canonical adventures. I enjoyed how this tale made Sherlock and Watson face the murky reality of political dealings. The sound effects added to the audiobook were a welcome addition as well.

Interesting Little Mystery

Story in which Mycroft plays a major role. Includes some interesting ethical dilemmas. Very good performance.

Misdirection

When Mycroft Homes asks his brother and Doctor Watson to locate a cache of documents that a German spy has hidden, according to his cell mate, an undercover agent.