Part 2 shifts to more modern settings and diverse storytelling styles. The Silver Mirror delves into the supernatural, while The Blighting of Sharkey and The Marriage of the Brigadier offer thrilling narratives of pirates and daring escapades. The Lord of Falconbridge presents themes of honor and rivalry, contrasting with lighter tales like Out of the Running and the introspective “De Profundis”. The Great Brown-Pericord Motor showcases Doyle’s fascination with technology, while The Terror of Blue John Gap combines horror and mystery in a gripping finale. This section emphasizes creative imagination, blending realism with elements of the fantastical.

THE SILVER MIRROR
THE BLIGHTING OF SHARKEY
THE MARRIAGE OF THE BRIGADIER
THE LORD OF FALCONBRIDGE
OUT OF THE RUNNING
“DE PROFUNDIS”
THE GREAT BROWN-PERICORD MOTOR
THE TERROR OF BLUE JOHN GAP