When an old university acquaintance, Reginald Musgrave, seeks Sherlock Holmes' help, he presents a family mystery that has remained unsolved for generations. The Musgrave family follows a strange and cryptic tradition—a riddle-like ritual passed down for centuries. But when Musgrave's butler disappears and a servant is found dead, what once seemed like a harmless tradition turns into a deadly puzzle.
Holmes and Watson travel to the grand Musgrave estate, where hidden passageways, lost treasures, and dark family secrets come to light. As Holmes deciphers the ancient clues, he unearths a shocking truth that changes everything.
A gripping blend of history, mystery, and deduction, The Musgrave Ritual is one of Holmes' most intriguing cases—an eerie and atmospheric tale from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, showcasing Arthur Conan Doyle's talent for weaving suspense and intellect into a single, unforgettable story.