The Keys of Death - A Sherlock Holmes Adventure

The Keys of Death is Baker Street bedrock. In Gretchen Altabef's 1880 novel, Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Watson, and Mrs. Hudson begin something great in the world.



Out of the fog three young souls unite in their common desire for justice. A genesis story about friendship with the power to change the world. Here, finally, Mrs. Hudson's part in it can be told.



Our cast includes Paris's gentleman thief, Arsene Lupin, West African pirate, Félix Calabar, London's spectacular beauty, Lily Langtry, the Imperial Theatre Orchestra, the Irregular's, and even the Prince of Wales has a part to play in Holmes' solution to the murder mystery. Altabef's exploration into women's history brings to light the immensely creative approach to freedom crafted by the ladies of the Anglo-Jewish Community.



The Keys of Death rocks the heart of Holmes' world. With a vengeful villain to match him. The world's first consulting detective practice is born through one man's unshakable belief in his gifts, his courage, and especially his friends. Through every challenge Sherlock Holmes upholds his vision of a merciful justice for our world.