The Dragon of Lea Lane
Matthew Booth
I have remarked elsewhere that from the years 1894 to 1901, Mr Sherlock Holmes was a very busy man. During those years, he distinguished himself in a number of investigations which I have subsequently made public. By way of an example, the terrible death of Black Peter will no doubt recall itself to students of these demonstrations of my friend’s peculiar talents. I also remain hopeful that I will gain approval in time to provide full details of the terrible affair of the Kensington Plague, the solution of which was given to Holmes by close examination of a dead man’s handkerchief.
Another enquiry recalls itself to my mind, which was so remarkable in its details and displayed my companion’s gifts so acutely, that I feel these chronicles would be inco
