The House Of Silk

A Daring New Chapter in the World of Sherlock Holmes

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz, first published in 2012 by Orion Books, marks the first official addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon authorized by the Conan Doyle Estate. Masterfully crafted by Horowitz, the novel plunges readers back into Victorian London’s shadowy streets, where Holmes and Dr. Watson confront a mystery more chilling than any before.

Sinister Secrets and a Deadly Conspiracy

What begins with a seemingly straightforward case of a pursued art dealer quickly spirals into something darker—a hidden network known only as the House of Silk. As Holmes investigates, the trail leads him from the opium dens of East London to the highest echelons of British society. The deeper he digs, the more perilous the case becomes, threatening not just his life, but the very foundation of justice.

A Brilliant Homage, Written with Authority

Anthony Horowitz, acclaimed for his detective fiction and television writing, captures Conan Doyle’s tone with uncanny precision. With impeccable period detail, taut pacing, and a complex plot full of twists, The House of Silk stands as both tribute and triumph—essential reading for Holmes aficionados and mystery lovers alike.