Sherlock Holmes, the younger son of Baronet Siger Holmes, is forced to break off his engagement to Lt John Watson. He retreats into cold isolation and a laudanum addiction. When the rich and dashing Captain Watson returns eight years later, he is now courting a family friend, Mary Morstan. Can Sherlock win back his John? Regency Period AU. Johnlock romance, smut in italics only.
Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 19,208 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 1/13/2014 - Published: 1/5/2014 - Sherlock H., John W., Mycroft H., Irene A. - Complete