My Review (4 stars out of 5)
In her basement office within the Baker Street Building Society, Harriet (Harry) White responds to letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes. Spotting something in The Times that challenges her fictional hero to prove his worth, propels Harry on a mission to locate the mystery writer, who titles himself Professor Moriarty. The theft of a priceless diamond suggests ‘Moriarty’ has committed a crime but is it a joke or is the thief trying to unmask Harry’s secret role as Sherlock’s assistant?
This is the second book I’ve read by this author (the first being The Cursed Writer), and it gets off to an interesting start. Along with her pal Oliver (who she has an enormous crush on), and her friend Beth, Harry utilises several ploys to track down the missing diamond and unmask the mysterious Moriarty. Dressing up as a man and investigating the house next to the one where the theft occurred, Harry finds herself in the middle of a real locked room mystery that appears to have no solution.
This was an interesting and entertaining read, though it didn’t hold my attention quite as much as the first book.
Author Bio
The developing relationship between Harry and Oliver adds a touch of romance to the tale, and the inclusion of a female detective is a nice touch. While not quite as enthralling as the previous book, this is an entertaining read that’ll please lovers of Sherlock Holmes.
Holly Hepburn writes escapist, swoonsome fiction that sweeps her readers into idyllic locations, from her native Cornwall to the windswept beauty of Orkney. She has turned her hand to cosy crime inspired by Sherlock Holmes himself. Holly lives in leafy Hertfordshire with her adorable partner in crime, Luna the Labrador.
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