The first in a gripping new Victorian mystery series set in London from critically acclaimed author Jeri Westerson.

Watch out, Sherlock! Introducing one-time Baker Street Irregular Timothy Badger and his partner-in-crime Benjamin Watson, two exciting and unconventional young consulting detectives, mentored by the great man himself, tackling intriguing and unusual cases in Victorian London with endearing verve and wit.

Sherlock Holmes''s protégés Tim Badger and Benjamin Watson are catapulted into a tricky first case when a man is brutally murdered during a séance.

London, 1895. Former Baker Street Irregular Tim Badger is determined to follow in the footsteps of his great mentor, Sherlock Holmes, by opening his own consulting detective agency with his partner, Benjamin WatsonThe intrepid duo are ready to make a name for themselves . . . if only they had clients!

Their luck changes when Sherlock recommends his protégés to Thomas Brent. Brent is eager to find out who killed his master, Horace Quinn, during a séance at Quinn''s house. What was Quinn desperately trying to find out from his deceased business partner, Stephen Latimer, before he was stabbed through the heart?

It seems that everyone in Quinn''s household had a reason to want him deadCan Tim and Benjamin step out of Sherlock''s shadow to navigate dark secrets and unexpected dangers in their pursuit of a cold-blooded killer?

Format Häftad Omfång 224 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Canongate Books Utgivningsdatum 2024-03-28 ISBN 9781448312832