David Ruffle se proslavil svými poutavými příběhy, které často čerpají inspiraci z malebného prostředí. Jeho spisovatelská dráha začala v oblasti poezie a hororových povídek, ale brzy se ponořil do světa detektivních příběhů. Ruffle se proslavil svými příspěvky do světa Sherlocka Holmese, zasazováním klasických postav do nových, napínavých dobrodružství. Jeho styl je charakterizován živými popisy a schopností vytvořit atmosféru napětí a tajemna.
1903. Lyme Regis. The Royal Navy comes to town. As do Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. And Mrs Watson.And Lydia. And a ghost. And a dog. And a man with murder on his mind. This, the last of the trilogy of Sherlock Holmes in Lyme Regis pastiches is bright, breezy and fun.
The year is 1898. Doctor Watson is once more in Lyme Regis to visit the lady in his life, Mrs Beatrice Heidler. A gruesome death with echoes of one of Sherlock Holmes previous cases brings Holmes himself down to Dorset. In the company of an old friend, they encounter an old enemy with vengeance on his mind. A tale of revenge, violent deaths and plum puddings.
The year is 1896. Doctor Watson is invited to the Dorsetshire coast by an old friend. To Watson's surprise he manages to persuade his good friend, Mr Sherlock Holmes to accompany him. This hitherto unknown tale of Watson's involves romancing, dancing, occasional glasses of cider, but the holiday turns into a nightmare as the two old friends encounter an unimaginable evil which threatens their very souls. Can they triumph? - Fully revised and expanded 2nd edition.