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Dora is a sixteen‑year‑old orphan who journeys to London with hope of finding her biological father, the famed detective Sherlock Holmes. She believes Holmes can help her cousin, threatened by blackmail over stolen letters. Unfortunately, Holmes dies before Dora's arrival, but a handsome new detective joins her quest to resolve the mystery and protect her family.
Set in a historically rich London, the story blends adventure, family loyalty, and a whodunit plot centered on letters, extortion and the enduring bond between cousins.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Leah Scheier
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