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A mysterious job offer leaves a young engineer near death—Holmes must uncover a sinister trap hidden in plain sight...

“You have been cruelly used,” said Holmes. “I shall do all I can to obtain justice for you.” — Sherlock Holmes

The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb

Victor Hatherley, a young hydraulic engineer, arrives at Baker Street with a horrifying tale: a midnight job in a remote country house that ends with him fleeing for his life—missing a thumb. Hired to repair a hidden press, Hatherley quickly realizes he’s stumbled into something far more dangerous. Holmes and Watson investigate the shady employer, piecing together a trail of deception, false identities, and industrial crime. This gripping tale moves from mechanical mystery to full-blown survival, offering a rare case where Holmes must work after the crime has already struck.

This episode showcases the darker undercurrents of Victorian industry—and the brave few who live to tell the tale.

Written and created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Watch Also

For a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:

• Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.
• Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.
• Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.
• Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

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