Literature
Case of the Emerald Ring:Part1
Basil of Baker Street &
The Case of the Emerald Ring
As told by David Q. Dawson, M. D.
When I think back on the summer of 1897, the first and I think most important event that comes to my mind is the remarkable Flaversham case, as it came to be called. It is most memorable not only because it concluded with the destruction of Professor Ratigan and his criminal regime; but also because it was the highlight of the career of my friend and colleague, the great mouse detective, Basil of Baker Street.
However, that was not the only memorable event of that year. In fact, only about a week after the conclusion of the Flaversham case, I once aga