Two years
Julia, and they were twins by the way.
Helen Stoner is Holmes's client in the story "The Speckled Band". Her sister Julia died two years before the story takes place, after hearing a noise like a softly whistling kettle. Helen now occupies Julia's bedroom, and she hears that noise. She is understandably frightened. A friend of hers was a former client of Sherlock Holmes, so Helen goes to London to seek his help.
In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," Sherlock Holmes gathers several crucial clues from Helen Stoner during their conversation. She reveals that her twin sister, Julia, died under mysterious circumstances shortly before her wedding, and mentions the strange whistling sounds heard in the night. Additionally, Helen describes the oppressive atmosphere of her stepfather's estate and the recent renovations made to her room, which hints at the potential dangers she faces. These details help Holmes deduce the nature of the threat and the motive behind her sister's death.
Because her stepfather owns a cheetah and a baboon and lets them roam at night. He also lets' bands of gypsies live in his woods.
"It is my belief that [my sister Julia] died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was which frightened her I cannot imagine." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
Julia, and they were twins by the way.
Helen Stoner is Holmes's client in the story "The Speckled Band". Her sister Julia died two years before the story takes place, after hearing a noise like a softly whistling kettle. Helen now occupies Julia's bedroom, and she hears that noise. She is understandably frightened. A friend of hers was a former client of Sherlock Holmes, so Helen goes to London to seek his help.
Because her stepfather owns a cheetah and a baboon and lets them roam at night. He also lets' bands of gypsies live in his woods.
June Shelley has: Played Jennifer Ames in "Sherlock Holmes" in 1954. Played Rowena in "Sherlock Holmes" in 1954. Played Ruth Connors in "Sherlock Holmes" in 1954. Played Helen in "Edge of Hell" in 1956. Performed in "Flight from Ashiya" in 1964.
The cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Curse - 1983 includes: Earle Cross as Dr. Watson Ron Haddrick Phillip Hinton Helen Morse Robin Stewart
Helen Stoner heard a low whistle and a metallic clang after being awakened by her sister's scream. These sounds were mentioned in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band."
2 years before she saw holmes
"It is my belief that [my sister Julia] died of pure fear and nervous shock, though what it was which frightened her I cannot imagine." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
Helen Stoner is one of the main characters in the story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". It is a Sherlock Holmes mystery.
Dr. Roylott, Helen and Julia's stepfather. (Julia is the sister who dies, Helen is the one who consults Sherlock.)
"As to reward, my profession is its reward; but you are at liberty to defray whatever expenses I may be put to, at the time which suits you best." -- Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Helen Holmes was born in 1893.