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Sherlock Holmes and the Singular Affair, M K Wiseman

I am delighted to be discussing this read.



Detangling the plot:

Before Baker Street, there was Montague.

Before partnership with a former army doctor recently returned from Afghanistan, Sherlock Holmes had but the quiet company of his own great intellect. Solitary he might be but, living as he did for the thrill of the chase, it was enough.

For a little while, at the least, it was enough.

That is, until a client arrives at his door with a desperate plea and an invitation into a world of societal scandal and stage door dandies. Thrust deep in an all-consuming role and charged with the safe-keeping of another, Holmes must own to his limits or risk danger to others besides himself in this the case of the aluminium crutch.


Bobs and Books honest review:

This feels very authentic to Sherlock originals and its very clear the author is a fan. Did miss the double act but otherwise an intriguing book and great storytelling.


The plot itself was interesting and as further events unfolded it really came into its own.


I did feel that it lacked in female characters a bit. One in particular was prominent but otherwise a very gentleman's world- probably true of the settings, location and time.


If you want a fresh Sherlock tale, this short read will transport you back to the world comfortably and give a fresh look.


About the author:

M. K. Wiseman has degrees in Interarts & Technology and Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her office, therefore, is a curious mix of storyboards and reference materials. Both help immensely in the writing of historical novels. She currently resides in Wisconsin but dreams often of her childhood home in New Mexico.


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