The Empty House - Three years after Holmes met his death at the Reichenbach Falls, Watson is doubly grief-stricken when his wife succumbs to illness. Then a chance encounter with a bookseller suddenly leads him to familiar surroundings.

The Norwood Builder - An obvious motive and copious clues finger Holmes' client as a murderer Holmes himself has doubts but finds there are many places for a criminal to hide.

The Dancing Men - An inspired piece of code-breaking launches an investigation into what first appears to be childish scribblings and ends up bringing tragedy to a Norfolk family.

The Solitary Cyclist - A music teacher is being followed whenever she leaves the house. A shy admirer or someone who wishes her ill? A hedgerow seems the best place for Holmes to find out.