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Mrs Hudson and the Spirits' Curse

The bestselling series inspired by the great detective’s housekeeper in Baker Street
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An evil stalks London, blown in from the tropics. Stories of cursed giant rats and malign spirits haunt the garrets of the East London neighbourhood of Limehouse. A group of merchants are dying one by one. The elementary choice to investigate these mysterious deaths is, of... Read More
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What if Baker Street's most gifted resident wasn't named Sherlock Holmes? What if, instead, that title belonged to his unassuming housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson? Playfully breaking with convention, Mrs. Hudson and the Spirits' Curse brings a fresh twist to the classic Victorian mystery.

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An evil stalks London, blown in from the tropics. Stories of cursed giant rats and malign spirits haunt the garrets of the East London neighbourhood of Limehouse. A group of merchants are dying one by one.

The elementary choice to investigate these mysterious deaths is, of course, the team of Holmes and Dr. Watson. But the unique gifts of their housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson, and her orphaned assistant Flotsam, will also be needed to solve the case.

Can she do it all under the nose of Sherlock himself?

Mrs Hudson and the Spirits' Curse is a gripping tale that brings a fresh perspective on the classic detective genre, highlighting the remarkable contributions of those often overlooked in the shadow of great detectives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749033460

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Martin Davies is the author of twelve novels, including international bestseller The Conjuror's Bird which was a Richard and Judy Book Club selection and Havana Sleeping which was shortlisted for an Historical Dagger award by the Crime Writers' Association. The Holmes & Hudson series was begun when Martin was at a loss for a suitable birthday gift for his father, an inspired teller of stories, who first introduced him to the household on Baker Street.

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