The Adventure of the Purloined Portrait: The Gripping Fourth Mystery of Young Sherlock Holmes

by Liese Sherwood-fabre

Overview

Ghosts from the past threaten the Holmes family's future.

Sherlock's mother hasn't been herself for months, and her unrest has put the whole family on edge. The first night of a long-planned trip to Paris is shattered when they witness the death of one of Mrs. Holmes' former suitors. As Sherlock seeks to unravel the mystery behind the murder, increasingly deadly attempts are made to stop him from uncovering the truth. Can Sherlock keep the family's fraying ties from breaking when long buried secrets come to light?

If you enjoy a mystery with family drama and high stakes, you'll love The Adventure of the Purloined Portrait.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781952408182
Publisher:	Little Elm Press LLC
Publication date:	04/19/2022
Series:	The Early Case Files of Sherlock Holmes , #4
Pages:	316
Sales rank:	386,152
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

Liese Sherwood-Fabre knew she was destined to write when she got an A+ in the second grade for her story about Dick, Jane, and Sally’s ruined picnic. After obtaining her PhD from Indiana University, she joined the federal government and had the opportunity to work and live internationally for more than fifteen years. After returning to the states, she seriously pursued her writing career, receiving several awards including a nomination for the Pushcart Prize. Recently, she returned to a childhood interest in Sherlock Holmes, penning both nonfiction and fiction featuring the world’s most famous consulting detective. A recognized Sherlockian scholar, her essays on Holmes and Victorian England are published across the globe and have appeared in the Baker Street Journal, the premiere publication of the Baker Street Irregulars. Her Sherlock Holmes origin series has garnered recognition from several sources, including first place from the CIBA Mystery and Mayhem awards.

Editorial Reviews

[T]he overall premise of a youthful Sherlock [was] very fresh.

Imbue Editing - Jason Letts