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Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, Volume I Hints
Who was the Society Burglar?
1 of 9: I suggest looking at The Times for information on the crimes.
2 of 9: Try the 4 July 1888 issue, page 2, column 2, article 4.
3 of 9: Look at both the dates and the dollar amounts closely.
4 of 9: I bet the thief had to sell all those jewels.
5 of 9: Calvin Leach took stolen goods for *exactly* half their worth.
6 of 9: Have you investigated the financial situations of those who might need all that money?
7 of 9: Specifically, Guy Clarendon. His bank statement is in his hotel room.
8 of 9: The room's at Halliday's, in case you forgot.
9 of 9: The dates and amounts of the transactions nicely match those of the stolen items. He's your man.
