Body thought to be that of E.J. Drebber discovered last night in empty London house. No obvious cause of death. Address given as Cleveland, Ohio. Any information would be appreciated. After a mysterious murder leaves the police baffled, the world's best amateur detective is asked to investigate. along with his fellow lodger, Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes sets about uncovering a quest for revenge that runs far deeper than anybody suspected.

Someone is smashing statues of Napoleon and the police have no idea why. Little do Holmes and Watson know that that these few small crimes will turn into one big adventure.

In the attempt to save a woman's marriage, Holmes is forced to come face-to-face with one of his worst enemies: Charles Augustus Milverton. This abominable villain is holding hostage the secrets of London's rich and powerful, and threatening to ruin the innocent Lady Eva. Can Holmes and Watson stop him before time runs out?