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The Cursed Writer

The Baker Street Mysteries, Book 2

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The Cursed Writer

By: Holly Hepburn
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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Join amateur sleuth Harriet White in 1930's London for a glorious and page-turning Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery! A must-read for fans of Nita Prose and Janice Hallett.

'When did you become aware something was wrong?’

‘...When the screaming began…’

Harriet White is no stranger to odd correspondence. At her desk in the Baker Street building society, her job is to reply to the mail they receive on behalf of Sherlock Holmes.

But while letters to the fictional sleuth may be plentiful, telegrams are rare, and so when she receives one describing the grave situation of celebrated author Philip St John, her interest is piqued. The writer describes St John as being consumed by terror, seeing ghostly apparitions on the fens, and only at ease in the company of his loyal wolfhound.

Before long, Harry finds herself in Cambridgeshire under the guise of being Holmes’ assistant. The residents of Thurmwell Manor believe their master is cursed. Harry is sure there must be a logical explanation, but inside the echoey halls of the grand gothic house, her confidence in science and reason begin to crumble…

Can Harry solve the mystery before the fens claim their next victim?

©2024 Holly Hepburn (P)2024 Boldwood Books
Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Fiction Sherlock Holmes Detective
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Loved this atmospheric and exciting addition to the series - just as good as Sherlock Holmes!

Gripping and spooky

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This is a clever conceit, well written and well performed.
We are looking forward to No 3 in the series!

Excellent

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I am a big fan of Holly Hepburn’s other books but sadly find this series underwhelming. The narration is flat and rather dull.

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