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The Body in the Bookseller's
A Mystery Novel by Charles Veley
Book 20 of the Sherlock and Lucy Mysteries Series
Subgenres:
- Historical Fiction,
- Victorian London,
- Detective Duo
This book is for you if you're into...
- Victorian mysteries tangled up in rare books and secret government plots
- Holmesian sleuthing with bookshop suspects and museum reading room intrigue
- Fast-paced capers where the assassin becomes the next victim
Books, Burglars, and a Deadly Plot—Holmes and Lucy Turn the Page on Mystery!
London, 1899. A top-secret government packet has vanished, and it's dangerous enough to plunge nations into chaos. The only lead? A spy with a suspicious love of rare books. Sherlock Holmes, Lucy James, and Dr. Watson leap into action, diving headfirst into a tale of danger, deception, and deadly secrets.
The case begins at a charming bookshop near the British Museum—but takes a shocking turn when the assassin they're tracking turns up murdered. The suspects? Two cagey shop assistants, a beguiling bookseller's daughter, and cryptic ties to the museum's shadowy reading room. As the Baker Street team pieces together the clues, it becomes clear that this mystery is as tangled as an unkempt bookshelf.
While Becky and Flynn uncover hidden agendas, Holmes and Lucy find themselves dodging danger in pursuit of the truth. With time running out and a conspiracy that stretches far beyond London, the team must solve the case before the next chapter ends in catastrophe.
Perfect for fans of Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and fast-paced capers, The Body in the Bookseller's is a clever, literary romp packed with twists, turns, and Victorian flair.
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