The Case of Mrs Farintosh and the Opal Tiara
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Fictional case.
In the Sherlock Holmes stories
Untold Story
- Helen Stoner said she was advised by Mrs Farintosh to consult Sherlock Holmes. And the detective recalled the case; it was concerned with an opal tiara. (SPEC, 49)
- « 'I have heard of you, Mr. Holmes; I have heard of you from Mrs Farintosh, whom you helped in the hour of her sore need. It was from her that I had your address.' [..] 'Farintosh,' said he. 'Ah, yes, I recall the case; it was concerned with an opal tiara. I think it was before your time, Watson.' » — Sherlock Holmes.