The Garrideb Hunt

Five million dollars for a third man of an impossible name — what could be more legitimate?

An American lawyer scours London for anyone named Garrideb: assemble three of the name, and each collects a fortune. Nathan Garrideb only has to leave his rooms for one afternoon. Answer for what was really afoot.

Drawn from The Adventure of the Three Garridebs (The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, 1924) — read the summary & analysis, or try The Garrideb Probability Office, this story's analysis tool. More at the Game Room and the tool bench.