The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter: Part One
Summary
Hugh Bonneville narrates "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter," where Holmes investigates the disappearance of Cambridge rugby star Godfrey Staunton before a crucial match. Captain Cyril Overton seeks help after Staunton vanishes following a mysterious telegram and a meeting with a stranger. Holmes examines clues at the hotel and tricks a post office clerk into revealing the message's recipient, setting the stage for a trip to Cambridge.
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Introduction to The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter
Holmes receives a mysterious telegram
Captain Overton arrives and describes the crisis
Holmes investigates Staunton's reputation
Overton recounts Staunton's disappearance
Discussion of Lord Mount James as a suspect
Holmes examines the hotel room and finds a clue
Decoding the hidden telegram message
Confrontation with the miserly Lord Mount James
Holmes retrieves the full telegram from the post office
Holmes and Watson travel to Cambridge
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