The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter by Arthur Conan Doyle

A famous rugby player vanishes on the eve of an important match, and Holmes is brought in to solve the disappearance. The investigation leads him through coaches, clues, and countryside until he uncovers a private tragedy involving love, loss, and a dying relative. The plot isn’t driven by crime but by personal sacrifice and emotional depth. Holmes shows both intelligence and sensitivity in handling the outcome. A quiet but touching mystery.