A review by sirchutney
The Adventure of the Illustrious Client by Arthur Conan Doyle

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Sir James Damery engages Sherlock Holmes' services on behalf of an anonymous, honorable client. The client is concerned for Miss Violet de Merville. She is the attractive daughter of an lifelong friend, who has fallen in love with a charming but treacherous man: Baron Gruner. Miss de Merville will not hear a word against Gruner. So, Holmes must uncover evidence against the Baron to dissuade the lady from marrying him. It is not an easy task. Gruner is both cunning and merciless. Those who opposed him in the past (as the Baron reminds Holmes) have all "coincidentally" come to harm.

This is a well written and an entertaining read, which suffers a little because of a rushed ending. It enjoys a diverse story with developed character. A definite must read for any fan of Doyle's!