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When the Starbuck twins, July and Liberty, move to London for their father’s new job, they discover that a voice only they can hear is seeking help. Using their unique telepathic abilities, the twins embark on a thrilling quest to uncover an unpublished manuscript by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Along the way, they encounter the ghost of Sherlock Holmes’s forgotten twin brother and must piece together clues that blend mystery, history, and supernatural intrigue.
First publish date: 1924
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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