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In 1900, sixteen‑year‑old Paris, a Chicago teenager with a love for Sherlock Holmes, journeyed to Paris, France, to visit her uncle, a prominent scientist. Upon arrival, she learns of his death under bewildering circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, Paris engages in her own investigation, drawing on her detective inclinations.
Set against the early twentieth‑century backdrop of Paris, the story blends mystery and detective elements as a young protagonist wades into a web of intrigue surrounding her uncle’s untimely demise.
The novel explores themes of curiosity, family loyalty, and the thrill of sleuthing while highlighting a youthful perspective on crime and investigative resolve.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Howard, Elizabeth
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