Welcome to Sherlock Holmes short stories.

I'm Hugh Bonneville and from the Noiser podcast network, this is The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor, part two.

Last time, Holmes received a letter from Lord Roberts and Simon, second son of the Duke of Balmoral,

seeking help with the mysterious disappearance

of his bride. The case had already made headlines in London society. Lord St. Simon, a 41-year-old

bachelor from one of England's most distinguished families, had recently married Hattie Duran, the daughter

of a wealthy American mining millionaire.

Their wedding at St. George's Hanover Square was a quiet affair with only close family in attendance.

During the wedding breakfast at Mr. Aloysius Duran's Lancaster Gate home,

a commotion occurred when Flora Miller, a former dancer with whom Lord

St. Simon had once been involved, attempted to force her way into the house. After this disturbance

was handled by the household staff, the bride complained of feeling unwell and retired to her room.

When Hattie failed to return, her father discovered she had put

on an ulster coat and bonnet and slipped out of the house. She was later seen walking

in Hyde Park with none other than Flora Miller, who has since been arrested by the police.

Lord St. Simon called upon Holmes and Watson,

describing his American bride as impetuous and free-spirited,

but fundamentally noble in character.

The nobleman recalled that his wife's mood had changed

shortly after the wedding ceremony

when she accidentally dropped her bouquet,

and a gentleman in the front pew returned it to her. As our story continues, Holmes has just made the

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