Lord Trelawney Hope (Stuart Wilson), a cabinet minister and the Prime Minister himself visit Sherlock Holmes in Baker Street.
It is a matter of grave importance. Lord Trelawney Hope has lost an important diplomatic letter from his dispatch box. If made public it could lead to war. Holmes must find it before the contents of the letter becomes public.
Soon after they depart, Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope (Patricia Hodge) visits Holmes wanting to find out why her husband seems distressed.
The murder of Eduardo Lucas, could be an important lead. Holmes regarded Lucas as one of the possible suspects who could had gone possession of the letter.
There is a lengthy scene where Inspector Lestrade goes through the crime scene excitedly, especially about the blood stains.
The casting of Stuart Wilson who usually played bad lads in 1970s crime dramas was clever as it leads to the viewer being suspicious of him. Hodge is regal but I did not think that the mystery had the urgency needed. The denouement was a bit flat and Holmes certainly is a master of the sleight of hand.
It is a matter of grave importance. Lord Trelawney Hope has lost an important diplomatic letter from his dispatch box. If made public it could lead to war. Holmes must find it before the contents of the letter becomes public.
Soon after they depart, Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope (Patricia Hodge) visits Holmes wanting to find out why her husband seems distressed.
The murder of Eduardo Lucas, could be an important lead. Holmes regarded Lucas as one of the possible suspects who could had gone possession of the letter.
There is a lengthy scene where Inspector Lestrade goes through the crime scene excitedly, especially about the blood stains.
The casting of Stuart Wilson who usually played bad lads in 1970s crime dramas was clever as it leads to the viewer being suspicious of him. Hodge is regal but I did not think that the mystery had the urgency needed. The denouement was a bit flat and Holmes certainly is a master of the sleight of hand.