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Evelina Cooper, the curious and resourceful niece of Sherlock Holmes, is set to attend her first English country house party. The event takes an unexpected turn when she is recruited as a spy and must conceal her illegal dark magic. Facing a sorcerer intent on claiming her soul, Evelina must navigate a treacherous landscape, where none can protect her from the looming threat of Jack the Ripper’s hunting grounds.
The narrative weaves elements of historical intrigue, detective suspense, and paranormal fantasy, placing its protagonist in the heart of London’s shadowed streets and a world where romance and danger converge. Evelina’s journey tests her cunning and courage as she balances duty with the peril of her own mystical abilities.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Emma Jane Holloway
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