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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway

In this mystery from Baroness Orczy, a beautiful girl lies dead on the seat of an underground train. Polly Burton, an ambitious young woman who wants to become a crime reporter, takes a ride on the same train. But Polly must beware that all the murderer wants to do is shake hands.

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