A thoroughly engrossing adventure - I loved it. Your fic so suggests ACD's style. (Well, maybe apart from Watson's admiration for Holmes' naked body ^_^) And I love the way it shows Watson at his very best. Such a dramatic moment as he takes the shot to save Holmes' life, after Williams had foolishly rejected him as "useless".

Your story goes so perfectly with the original picture. You've done the artist proud.