Observations by Gaslight: Stories from the World of Sherlock HolmesLyndsay FayeMystery/Historical Fiction295 pagesExpected publication: December 7, 2021, by Penzler Publishers The first Sherlock Holmes pastiche stories were published before Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his last story about the famed detective, and the trend isn't likely to end any time soon. Observations by Gaslight is … Continue reading Book Review: Observations by Gaslight
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Book Review: Dance With Death
Dance With Death (Barker & Llewellyn #12) by Will ThomasMystery320 pagesExpected publication: April 13, 2021, by Minotaur Books June 1893. Private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewellyn are hired to help protect the young Russian Tsarevitch, the future Peter III, who has traveled to London to attend a royal wedding. With him are his private … Continue reading Book Review: Dance With Death
Book Review: A Murderous Relation
A Murderous Relation (Veronica Speedwell #5) by Deanna Raybourn Mystery/Historical Fiction 320 pages Expected publication March 10, 2020, by Berkley Veronica Speedwell and her partner in crime-solving have barely had a chance to rest after their last adventure when Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk sends them a frantic message demanding that they return to London as … Continue reading Book Review: A Murderous Relation
Book Review: Lethal Pursuit
Lethal Pursuit (Barker and Llewellyn #11) by Will Thomas Mystery 320 pages Expected publication November 12, 2019, by Minotaur Books Changes are afoot in the lives of Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewellyn. Barker is still healing from the injuries he received in the previous book and can't pound the pavement like he once did, while … Continue reading Book Review: Lethal Pursuit
Goodreads Monday: A Treacherous Curse
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! A Treacherous Curse (Veronica Speedwell … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: A Treacherous Curse
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