The Adventure of the Dancing Men

When Hilton Cubitt notices a series of strange, childlike stick-figure drawings appearing outside his Norfolk estate, he is puzzled but not alarmed. However, his wife, Elsie, reacts with terror—yet refuses to explain their meaning. Desperate for answers and fearing for his wife’s safety, Cubitt seeks out Sherlock Holmes, hoping the great detective can unravel the mystery.

Holmes quickly realizes that the seemingly innocent drawings form a secret code—one that could be the key to a hidden threat. As he and Dr. Watson work to decipher the cryptic messages, the case takes a deadly turn. A shocking crime shatters the peace of the Cubitt household, and Holmes must use all his deductive brilliance to untangle a web of deception, long-buried secrets, and dangerous figures from Elsie’s past.

With time running out and the code providing their only clues, Holmes and Watson find themselves in a desperate race to stop a tragedy before it’s too late. A masterful blend of suspense, mystery, and clever deduction, The Adventure of the Dancing Men stands as one of Sherlock Holmes’ most thrilling and ingenious cases.

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Release date

Audiobook: 21 February 2025