
About this episode
Holmes’s investigation into the missing naval treaty leads from Scotland Yard to the Halls of Parliament, where even the most respected names must be treated as suspects.
Meanwhile, Percy Phelps receives an unexpected visitor in the dead of night...with murderous intent.
A Noiser podcast production.
Narrated by Hugh Bonneville
Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Produced by Katrina Hughes and Addison Nugent
Sound Design and Audio Editing by Josh Latham
Compositions: Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines
Mix & Mastering: Liam Cameron
Series Consultant: Dan Smith
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