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Sherlock Holmes battles empire's shadowy conspiracy.
If you're someone who craves the classic deduction prowess of Sherlock Holmes paired with the political twists of a grander conspiracy, "Murder at Sorrow's Crown" might be right up your alley. Steven Savile and Robert Greenberger have crafted a narrative that extends the legendary detective's reach beyond Baker Street and straight into the heart of a deeply entrenched mystery that could shake the Empire. It's Holmes with higher stakes and more danger, giving a fresh edge to a beloved formula.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Murder at Sorrow's Crown: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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ISBN: 9781783295128
Publisher: Titan Books
Date of Publication: 2016-09-13
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 196 readers)
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It is July 1881, and a frantic mother comes to 221B Baker Street, begging Sherlock Holmes to find her son. A naval officer posted to HMS Dido, he was part of the Naval Brigade that joined the Natal Field Force to fight the Boers. But he did not return with his men, and is being denounced as a deserter. So begins a twisting tale of assassination, diamond mines and military cover-ups. Can Holmes and Watson uncover the truth, a truth that threatens the very fabric of the British Empire?
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Sherlock Holmes battles empire's shadowy conspiracy.
If you're someone who craves the classic deduction prowess of Sherlock Holmes paired with the political twists of a grander conspiracy, "Murder at Sorrow's Crown" might be right up your alley. Steven Savile and Robert Greenberger have crafted a narrative that extends the legendary detective's reach beyond Baker Street and straight into the heart of a deeply entrenched mystery that could shake the Empire. It's Holmes with higher stakes and more danger, giving a fresh edge to a beloved formula.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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