A Slight Trick of the Mind - first US edition

by Mitch Cullin - signed

Nonagenarian Holmes reappears in this ambitious, beautifully written novel that examines an enfeebled but still intellectually curious Holmes as he copes with the indignities of old age. It's just after the end of WWII: Holmes's brilliant brother Mycroft is dead, as is Watson ("You know, I never did call him Watson—he was John, simply John"). Now 93, the great detective has been retired for decades; he spends his days immersed in his lifelong passion, beekeeping, and in writing various articles and letters. One of his projects is an account of a case concerning a mysterious young woman who played the glass armonica. Holmes will complete the manuscript by the book's end, and the fascinating result will explain something of his peculiar character.

Book has ivory boards quarter-bound in red cloth, 'honey-combed' textured, signed by the author on the title page.

Jacket is fine, price-intact at 23.95