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In 1868, fourteen‑year‑old Sherlock Holmes is sent to live with his eccentric uncle and aunt in their expansive Hampshire home following his army‑officer father's sudden posting to India and his mother's mysterious illness. While adjusting to this new life, Holmes uncovers his first murder, an event that draws him into a complex mystery involving a diabolical villain. The novel follows his investigative instincts and growing deductive skills amid the backdrop of 19th‑century Great Britain.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Andrew Lane
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