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On a diplomatic trip to a little known island in the English Channel, Sherlock is to receive a pound of butter in the name of the Queen. The royal family on the island of Garth is independent, of Britain, and the island holds importance due to its strategic location, and the underground caverns discovered there. Important in the modern times where submarines might dry dock without detection.
As Holmes and Watson arrive, they are met by the queen’s son and a matriarchal figure named, Reevie. We learn the queen has died in her sleep, but the butter ceremony will go on as planned.
Holmes smells a rat,. When Reevie clearly runs the show, and controls the young heir who reveals a little too much about the death of his mother. Is the old biddy up to something more Is there something more at stake than just a butter ceremony?
A battle of wits begins when Holmes tries to find out what really caused the sudden death, and Reevie takes him not only a wild goose chase, but tries to drug the famous detective to ensure he never learns the secret. How will Holmes get the upper hand, and get out of the maze of caverns?
