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In contemporary London, sixteen‑year‑old Miss James "Mori" Moriarty struggles to escape the turbulence of her recent past and a spiraling family life. When a classmate challenges her to solve a murder mystery in the style of Sherlock Holmes, Mori finds a chance for adventure and self‑discovery amid the city’s bustling streets.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Heather Petty
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