A gripping, easy to read edition, rewritten in accessible clear, modern English

Helen Stoner has enlisted the help of Sherlock Holmes to investigate the strange death of her twin sister, Julia. On the night Julia died of “fright," Helen had heard a low whistle and a clanging metal sound. Julia had cried out “Oh, save me, Helen! It was the speckled band.” But what was she talking about? Helen has heard the same whistle in the dead of night and is sure she too is going to die. Holmes examines Julia’s room and discovers several key clues that will unlock this intriguing mystery.