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In "Locked Rooms," Laurie R. King brings back the beloved duo of Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes to San Francisco. Their investigation unfolds against the backdrop of the 1906 earthquake, uncovering a forgotten crime from Russell’s past that carries the danger of killing once more. The novel blends historical detail with a tightly plotted mystery, as the couple navigates treacherous clues and their own memories to stop another deadly threat.
King’s narrative intertwines the city’s seismic history with psychological depth, exploring memory, trauma, and the resilience of both an unlikely pair of detectives.
First publish date: June 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Laurie R. King
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