Britsoft games publisher Digital Jesters has today announced that it has secured the rights to publish the PC-based "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 'The Silver Earring'" in a number of territories, including Scandinavia, Benelux and the United Kingdom. The game will be released on 3rd September, 2004, SRP £29.99.

The game begins on a warm evening in May 1897, as Sherlock Holmes, accompanied by Dr Watson arrive at a party in the fabulous Sherringford Hall. It is rumoured that the host, Sir Melvyn Bromsby, a construction tycoon, is to make an announcement of great importance concerning the future of his business. At 11pm people begin to crowd around the bar in anticipation as Sir Bromsby and his chief associate Hermann Grimble take to the stage. Barely had he begun to welcome his guests when Sir Bromsby fell to the floor, a darkening red stain visible on his tuxedo above his heart. Holmes decides not to wait for the police before beginning his investigation. The game is afoot...