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The Italian Secretary: A Further Adventure Of Sherlock Holmes
The Italian Secretary A Further Adventure Of Sherlock Holmes
Author: Caleb Carr
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are summoned to the aid of Queen Victoria in Scotland by a telegram from Holmes’ brother, Mycroft, a royal advisor. Rushed northward on a royal train—and nearly murdered themselves en route—the pair are soon joined by Mycroft, and learn of the brutal killings of two of the Queen’s servants, a re...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786715480
ISBN-10: 0786715480
Publication Date: 4/10/2005
Pages: 263
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Publisher: Carroll Graf Publishers
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Author Caleb Carr was commissioned by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write this new Sherlock Holmes adventure. Holmes, his brother Mycroft, and the faithful Watson join forces to solve a double murder in an Edinburgh palace that seems eerily like a murder that took place 300 years ago. Are the rumors of a ghost possibly real? Who of the Queen's supposedly loyal servants can truly be trusted? Carr writes this one in the manner of Doyle, so it's unlike his earlier historical mysteries, and an easier read, if you don't get bogged down in the archaic language.
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Another great book by Carr.
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Caleb Carr did a good job of writing in Doyle's style. I thought it was ok, the book really wasn't long enough, and to be honest the story was lacking in something. I thought Angel of Darkness, and the Alienist were better works by Carr.

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Almost as good as the originals. It is fun to read a new Sherlock Holmes story.


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