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Sherlock Holmes - The Spider's Web

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In Sherlock Holmes - The Spider's Web, Philip Purser-Hallard crafts a gripping tale where the famed detective, Sherlock Holmes, alongside Dr. Watson, delves into a complex mystery woven with deceit and intrigue. Set against a backdrop of sinister plots, the duo navigates a web of secrets in Victorian London, uncovering hidden motives while racing against time to thwart an unfolding threat. This crime and thriller adventure challenges Holmes' legendary wit and deduction skills like never before.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might like this book if you enjoy immersing yourself in intricate mysteries and thrilling adventures set in the Victorian era. It offers a fresh twist on classic detective tales, blending cerebral puzzles with brisk action, which could be enticing if you appreciate clever plotlines and the iconic crime-solving duo.

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Sherlock Holmes - The Spider's Web

A brand-new Sherlock Holmes mystery from the author of Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man.

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It is 1897, and Sherlock Holmes - The Spider's Web finds the renowned detective investigating a murder that took place during a society ball. Holmes and Watson rush to the scene, only to be shocked by the flippant attitude of the ball's hosts: the wealthy Ernest Moncrieff and his new wife Gwendolen.

Suspicion naturally falls upon the party guests, yet the Moncrieff family and their friends are more concerned with the inconvenience of the investigation than the fact that one of them may have committed murder. Behind the superficial facade, however, Holmes and Watson uncover family secrets going back decades, and a mysterious blackmailer pulling the strings...

Series: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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Sherlock Holmes - The Spider's Web by Philip Purser-Hallard has been well received, with reviewers noting that it appeals to fans of both Sherlock Holmes and Oscar Wilde. The book is praised for its engaging cross-over pastiche, with a plot and dialogue that stay true to the original spirit of the characters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785658440

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Philip Purser-Hallard is the author of the trilogy of urban fantasy thrillers beginning with The Pendragon Protocol, and the editor of a series of anthologies about the City of the Saved. As well as writing various other books and short stories, Phil edits The Black Archive, a series of monographs about individual Doctor Who stories published by Obverse Books.

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