''The Albino's Treasure'' is a mystery pastiche novel written by Stuart Douglas, featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson up against Monsieur Zenith from the

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printed the book in 2015, as part of its ''Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'' series, which collects a number of noted Holmesian pastiches.

Plot

What starts out as anarchists defacing a painting of the Prime Minister in the National Portrait Gallery turns into a battle of wits between Holmes and the criminal mastermind known as Monsieur Zenith the Albino that span from forged artwork to the destruction of the British monarchy itself.

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'' were positive, saying 'Douglas does a good job of giving Watson opportunities to display his sense of humor, while preserving Holmes's sharper edges.' The

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said 'The use of Holmes's deductive prowess is used effectively, and the Victorian London setting is described well.'

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