Developed by Frogwares and released in 2002, Sherlock Holmes: Mystery of the Mummy is the first in the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series. The year is 1899. Sherlock has been summoned by his cousin, Elizabeth Montcalfe. Her father disappeared six months earlier under questionable circumstances, and the local authorities believe he committed suicide. Elizabeth strongly disagrees and asks Sherlock for an investigation. The entire game takes place in Montcalfe's manor.