When sand is found substituted for the wine in a bottle of Beaune, a Christmas gift from Holmes to Watson, Holmes fears that the new king's (Edward VII) life is in danger. What follows is a madcap dash around London, with Holmes and Watson one step behind those they are pursuing, ending with a delightful twist, making this a very heartwarming novella.
While not the mystery I anticipated, it was very entertaining and shows that the great detective could be outwitted. A great Christmas read!
Thanks to Ellen Whitfield of Books Forward for a review copy.
